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Backend Developer (any gender)

At Freeletics, we believe that whatever your short or long-term goals, we get you there by giving you the best tools in the world to make fitness a part of your lifestyle - for life.As pioneers of AI-powered fitness technology, we’ve cultivated a community of over 57 million users, united in building a determined, lifelong fitness habit together. Freeletics is more than a product; it’s a simple lifestyle powered by personalized training plans, and data-based insights to maximize the chance of our user’s success, while actually being enjoyable.

To drive our continuous disruption in the industry and empower users on their individual journeys, we are seeking a passionate Backend Developer to join our team in Munich. As a crucial part of our backend development team, you'll play a key role in solving complex problems, enhancing our systems, and scaling our mentality for growth.

Your Responsibilities

Build robust backends serving millions of users using Ruby on Rails framework
Actively contribute to architectural solutions and best practices
Identify and address performance bottlenecks, proposing solutions and developing caching strategies
Ship code to millions of users, ensuring a seamless user experience
Develop and implement a comprehensive unit testing strategy to uphold code quality
Share knowledge with the team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment

Your Profile

Relevant experience in building web applications that serve APIs
Proficiency in developing applications using Ruby, Rails frameworks, or similar technologies
Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in an agile, cross-functional, and autonomous team environment
Experience using Github for collaboration within an engineering team
Familiarity with testing methodologies, such as RSpec or equivalent
Advocate for clean, performance-driven code
Strong team player, collaborator, and enthusiastic about sharing knowledge

Your Benefits

Competitive Rewards: Attractive salary and pension scheme, with frequent reviews to ensure your hard work is rewarded.
Flexible Work Culture: Experience the freedom of a 4-day work week, hybrid setups, and adjustable hours to balance your life and work seamlessly.
Wellness & Perks: Enjoy comprehensive benefits including memberships with Freeletics, mental health resources, bike leasing, public transport subsidies, language learning opportunities, and more.
Personal Growth: Design your own career trajectory, supported by a company that values your personal and professional aspirations.
Modern Workspace: Thrive in a brand-new office equipped with a rooftop terrace offering stunning mountain views, a fully-stocked healthy kitchen, cutting-edge meeting rooms, versatile training areas, showers, and laundry facilities.
Community & Engagement: Connect and grow through regular team events—hiking, holiday gatherings, offsites, and more.
Tech of Your Choice: Work with the latest MacBook or laptop within our lifecycle program to keep you equipped and efficient.
Time Off: Recharge with 28 vacation days plus 15 public holidays
Innovation Sprints: Participate in hackathons, encouraging both tech and non-tech teams to innovate.
Financial Relocation Support: Support regarding costs for visa, relocation agency, etc. to make your transition as smooth as possible.

See life at Freeletics for yourself here. Interested?

To all recruitment agencies and headhunters: Freeletics does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from agencies and headhunters. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Freeletics and Terms & Conditions from agencies or headhunters associated with the use of such CVs will be considered null and void. Vacancies are not open to any agencies, unless otherwise specified in the description.

Freeletics is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone can succeed. A kaleidoscope of cultures, languages and personalities, all are welcome here regardless of background, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender expression or athletic ability. We celebrate diversity in its many forms and firmly believe that our strength lies in our differences. In nurturing many perspectives and voices, we are able to collectively power the next generation of digital fitness technology inspiring a healthier, happier, and stronger world.

Should you need adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, just let us know. We are also happy to use your pronouns of choice (for example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).

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