Principal Software Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Berlin, BE, de February 25, 2026 Full Time

design resilient, scalable architectures that power millions of users across BILD, WELT, POLITICO Germany, and BUSINESS INSIDER Germany
lead architectural decisions across multiple engineering teams while providing hands-on support to solve complex distributed systems challenges
build and operate cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and performance at enterprise scale
enable engineering teams through platform decisions, tooling, and architectural guidance that accelerates development velocity
design and implement service architectures, API gateways, and inter-service communication patterns for our multi-brand ecosystem
manage infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines (cloud, containers) to ensure stable and performant systems across all properties
troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, working directly with teams to implement solutions
mentor colleagues on distributed systems best practices, conduct architecture reviews, and foster technical excellence across the organization
translate complex infrastructure requirements into clear technical strategies for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

7-10+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in distributed systems and cloud architecture
proven track record building and operating systems at significant scale (high-throughput, high-availability environments)
expert-level Kubernetes knowledge and experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containerization, and DevOps practices
strong experience with service-oriented architectures, microservices patterns, and API design
proficient with modern infrastructure tools and practices (Infrastructure as Code, observability, service mesh, etc.)
experience with AI development tools like Cursor, Cline, Claude Code for enhanced development workflows
bring a polyglot mindset and a high degree of adaptability and curiosity – you learn quickly, adapt easily, and are not afraid to venture outside your comfort zone
solution-oriented mindset and a "just do it" mentality is key – you prefer shipping value over chasing perfection and are confident, driven, and open to try new things
excellent communication skills in English and ability to work closely with engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders
hands-on approach to problem-solving with the ability to dive deep into code and infrastructure when needed

your personal growth is important to us: we offer trainings and learning lunches, tech conferences, a budget for workshops and much more to expand your knowledge and your skills
flexible working hours support a healthy work-life balance
our free food offer: in addition to a breakfast snack, we also offer a free lunch in our canteens
30 days vacation plus 10 days working from abroad
free choice of top-notch office equipment (also for your remote work space and private usage), up-to-date hardware, software and modern office spaces that provide you with maximum flexibility - no matter where you are working
we offer guidance on the administrative side of relocation and visa processes through our relocation agency
collaboration thrives on direct exchange - we rely on 80% office presence and 20% mobile working
from now a permanent full- or part-time position in a modern office in the heart of Berlin: http://www.axelspringer-neubau.de/

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