(Senior) Software Developer Backend / Python

Job Description

Your mission You develop features and improvements for the backend of our SaaS application in Django / Django REST Framework and contribute to further microservices (e.g. in FastAPI) – consistently leveraging AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor to deliver faster and more efficiently. As an experienced software developer, you coordinate with your colleagues in the Backend team and all relevant stakeholders (product management, frontend development, UX, sales, etc.). You actively help drive our AI First Development Culture: you explore new tools, share best practices within the team, and help integrate AI meaningfully into our daily workflows. You support the technical documentation of the product. You conduct AI-assisted code reviews, help apply AI tools in day-to-day development, and support ticket distribution and steering of the development process. Your profile A completed degree in computer science or a related IT-focused field, or a completed vocational training as an IT specialist in application development (Fachinformatiker/-in Anwendungsentwicklung). At least 3 years of relevant full-time professional experience. Several years of experience with Python and backend development using Django / Django REST Framework; experience with additional frameworks such as FastAPI is a plus. You are confident in designing and developing REST APIs, as well as working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and ORM-based data modeling. You work routinely with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or comparable) and know how to critically assess their output and integrate it sensibly into existing workflows. You're eager to help shape our AI First culture – you try out new tools, share your experiences, and help the team work smarter. Beyond home office, you also value exchanging ideas with colleagues and the sense of team spirit on site. Why us? At Athereon GRC, we develop smart software that advances companies, organizations, and institutions across the private sector, public sector, and social services in the areas of information security and compliance. As an agile and fast-growing company, we combine technological excellence with a genuine hands-on mentality – here, your contribution truly matters. Bring your expertise and personality to our team – we're looking for people who are passionate about IT, think outside the box, and are eager to take on responsibility. Our client portfolio ranges from global market leaders and hidden champions to innovative mid-sized companies across a wide variety of industries – so it's guaranteed never to get boring.