Backend Developer (m/f/d)

We are smartmicro, the leading specialist in high-performance automotive and traffic radar- and radar/camera hybrid sensor technology. We design, develop and manufacture high-tech sensors for autonomous driving, intelligent traffic infrastructure and smart cities. Our mission is to make roads safer, enable autonomous driving in all-weather scenarios, optimize traffic flow for reduced travel times and enable greener, smarter cities. We are a German company with international presence, having own teams in the UK and in the US, while we are headquartered in Braunschweig for design, development and production. We make the future of mobility a reality. We are looking for an experienced Software/ Python Backend Developer. Tasks You design and develop REST API interfaces for radar sensors and control units As an owner of the backend architecture, you ensure high code quality through documentation You are responsible for the implementation and integration of APIs within a microservices environment You collaborate closely with UX experts and embedded engineers to ensure seamless integration of customer requirements Requirements Complete Studies in computer science or a comparable qualification Several years of hands-on experience in software development, with strong proficiency in Python3, FastAPI, and Pytest Experience with technologies such as Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, Alembic migrations, and Ubuntu Linux; familiarity with REST APIs and basic UI concepts is a plus In addition to REST, knowledge of messaging protocols such as MQTT is an advantage Solid experience with containerization using Docker, including building optimized images and working with Docker Compose Proficiency in version control systems (Git), SQL databases, web servers (e.g., NGINX), and configuration management tools Strong understanding of quality assurance practices, including writing unit tests and contributing to integration testing Commitment to clean, maintainable code, with experience using linters,