Why Sdui? We are one of the fastest-growing startups in the German Ed-Tech industry. With the Sdui app, we improve the daily lives of schools and daycare centers. Our mission: We simplify communication and organization to connect people and make learning more effective worldwide. We want to empower people to transform education – so that tomorrow will be better. Why this position? We’re looking for a software developer (Phyton) to build scalable backend services in one of our project teams. This role requires technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to design, implement, and maintain high-quality software solutions. You’ll work closely with developers and project managers, contributing proactively and challenging ideas to help the team grow. What makes this role exciting? Teamwork & Growth: We learn from each other and improve together. Real Impact: Your work will shape how thousands of users communicate. Influence & Innovation: Play a key role in technical decisions and best practices. Freedom to Experiment: Improve workflows and explore new technologies. Ownership & Transparency: We value responsibility, open discussions, and continuous learning. Your to dos Design, develop, and maintain scalable and maintainable back-end services using Python. Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team, contributing to architectural decisions and development strategies. Implement and optimize APIs for high availability and performance. Contribute to code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions to ensure high engineering standards. Help improve observability, monitoring, and debugging practices across our services. Support the transition to better automation and CI/CD practices to ensure reliable deployments. Work with project managers to align technical implementation with project goals. Stay curious and up to date with new best practices, proposing and testing improvements where valuable. Your skills Strong experience in Python software development. Experience with web frameworks (e.g., Django, FastAPI, Flask). Good understanding of RESTful API design and back-end service scalability. A collaborative mindset—actively participates in code reviews, discussions, and team planning. Knowledge of database management (SQL or NoSQL) and optimization. Understanding of security best practices in back-end development. Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly and adapt discussions based on the audience. Familiarity with Matrix protocol, Synapse, or Element is a plus. A proactive attitude—someone who takes initiative, shares ideas, and enjoys improving team processes. your benefits We have social impact: Do you want your work to make a difference? Sdui’s vision is to transform the daily life of schools. Empower humans to transform education for a better tomorrow You can also take two days per year for volunteer activities. Flexibility & New Work: We offer flexible working hours, mobile work, and workations within the EU ( Switzerland & UK). We care about mental health: All employees get free access to OpenUp, an online service for mental health and personal development. People development: We offer dedicated learning time, access to online courses, internal communities of practice, and further training opportunities that continue to grow. We love our team: You’ll be part of a motivated team that supports each other. A positive team spirit is important to us We have a team building budget for workshops and team events. We value your time: We offer the option to take a sabbatical – whether for traveling, personal projects, or further education, take the time to gain new perspectives and return refreshed. We live startup & growth: Do you love taking on responsibility, facing challenges, and growing with us? Perfect We constantly strive to improve how we work together and ensure that everyone has a voice. Additional perks: 30 days of vacation, plus half-days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. After-work events, an annual fitness challenge, a summer party, and a Christmas party. Your furry friend is welcome Pets are allowed in the office. English & German language courses for beginners. Company pension scheme. Free coffee, tea, and cold drinks in our community space. Contact Sophie Marie Stahl – People Experience Manager The best way to send us your application is through the form on this page. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 49 261 13490839.