Junior Software Engineer - Full Stack (f/m/d) at Awin

Purpose of Position As a Junior Software Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional, customer-focused team working on extending and evolving Awinʼs platform for publishers and creators. In this role, you will contribute to writing clean, secure and well-tested code while following engineering best practices. Youʼll collaborate closely with your team to build scalable services and user-facing applications across both backend and frontend layers. A key aspect of this role is your active involvement as part of the primary backend team powering the Awin Mobile App, where you will help build and support exciting new features that directly impact our publishers and creators on mobile. You will work closely with Product Managers and Designers to understand user needs and translate them into practical technical solutions. Your contributions will span the full software lifecycle from development and deployment to monitoring and continuous improvement. As you grow within the team, you will contribute to solving evolving business challenges, proactively identify risks and participate in knowledge-sharing and mentoring opportunities. The Team You will be joining our Publisher Tribe in the Growth Domain, focused on enabling publishers and creators within the Awin ecosystem. The team builds scalable services and intuitive experiences that help publishers and creators discover opportunities, grow partnerships and maximize performance. In addition to web platforms, the team plays a key role in powering mobile-first experiences, acting as the backend foundation for the Awin Mobile App. You will collaborate in a modern engineering environment, contributing to both frontend and backend systems while gaining experience in designing and operating distributed, cloud-native solutions. Skills & Expertise Required • 1 - 3 years of experience in commercial software engineering roles • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and software engineering fundamentals • Proficiency in Java (v17+) and Spring Boot • Hands-on experience with frontend technologies (preferably Angular or similar frameworks) • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture • Knowledge on relational databases with strong SQL skills and exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB) • Proficiency with data structures and algorithms • Understanding of agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban • Passion for writing clean, maintainable and testable code Nice to Have • Exposure to GraphQL and API orchestration patterns (e.g., mobile backends / BFF) • Familiarity with reactive programming (e.g., Spring WebFlux or similar paradigms) • Experience with AWS and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) • Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices • Interest in messaging/streaming systems such as Kafka, Kinesis, or SQS • Awareness of TDD, pair programming and code review practices • Basic understanding of application monitoring, observability and security best practices Our Offer • Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves. • Remote Working Allowance: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs. In addition, we will support you in setting up your remote workspace appropriately. • Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our Flexi-Office and hybrid/remote work possibilities to work across Awin regions • Meal Vouchers: You will be supported with a certain net sum to spend it on a variety of lunches. • Health & Wellbeing: The insurance covers several types of health, vision and / or dental treatments for you and for up to one additional family member. • Remote Working Furniture Package: After 3 months of employment, you will be eligible for a furniture package, which should enable you to set up a proper workplace at your remote working location • Appreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program. Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture. Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities. Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Awin is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more at axelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here: axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development. #LI-AM1