Several years of practical experience in enterprise software engineering in complex system landscapes, ideally with Java and Spring Boot Sound knowledge in software architecture (e.g., Domain-driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture) implemented in productive environments Proficiency with cloud infrastructures (AWS), containerization (Kubernetes), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and modern CI/CD practices Extensive experience with distributed systems, messaging solutions like Kafka, and various persistence technologies (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch) Experience establishing technical standards and driving architectural decisions Technical understanding of complex business processes Clear, solution-oriented, and targeted communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Understanding of software engineering as a team effort and fostering a constructive team environment