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Senior Backend Developer (m/f/d)

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Builds and operates backend Java web applications powering HUK24.de and HUK.de at one of Germany's largest insurers, working in an agile cross-functional team across the full development lifecycle. Core stack: Java with Spring Boot/Quarkus, AWS serverless, REST APIs, and CI/CD with DevOps practices.

Hello, let’s say “WE”!

We—the HUK-COBURG Insurance Group—are among the 10 largest in Germany. Founded over 90 years ago, we now serve over 13 million customers and are the leading insurer for private households and Germany’s largest auto insurer. It’s long been a tradition for us to offer more affordable rates than other insurers. Just like our reputation as an employer where YOU can grow and achieve your personal goals. With us, you can build an exciting career. With plenty of team spirit and a sense of togetherness. We—that’s over 10,000 of you, 770 job profiles, and 35 departments—come together to create countless career opportunities. Full of chances, but also challenges. Show us what you can do and become who you want to be.

Senior Backend Developer (m/f/d)

Coburg, Bavaria, Germany

  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Weekly Work Hours: 38 hours
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Start Date: Immediately
Here’s what you can look forward to
  • Responsibility for backend Java web applications on HUK24.de and HUK.de
  • Collaboration in a cross-functional team throughout the entire software development lifecycle
  • Close coordination with internal clients and advising on the technical feasibility of digital innovations
  • Designing new backend functions for the customer frontend
  • Developing interfaces to existing backend systems
  • Responsibility for deployment, operation, and scaling of highly available backend services
  • Use of automated tests (JUnit, Postman/Newman) for continuous quality assurance and optimization
Your Profile
  • Degree, vocational training in IT, or comparable qualification with a focus on software development
  • High level of technical expertise combined with strong teamwork and communication skills in an agile environment
  • Several years of experience developing Java-based applications with Spring Boot or Quarkus (ideally including MicroProfile)
  • Experience with cloud environments (serverless on AWS), REST APIs, and automation in CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices such as containerization, Infrastructure as Code, and monitoring
  • Willingness to continuously learn new technologies and evaluate them for use in projects
  • Sharing knowledge and best practices with colleagues, e.g., through code reviews or pair programming
Our Benefits

Employer contributions

Your salary bonus—13.3 months’ salary, performance-based compensation, transportation allowances, and capital-forming benefits

Professional development

Achieve your goals – professional development programs, subsidies for self-directed learning, our own training center

Flexibility

Good work and a good life go hand in hand – the option to work from home or on the go for up to half of your monthly working hours

Work-Life Balance

Work when it suits you best – flexible working time models with flex time, 31.5 days of vacation, and Christmas and New Year’s Eve off

Career & Family

To ensure you feel at home with us, we create the right conditions—support for childcare and vacation care, as well as caregiving for family members, and part-time leadership positions

Health & Well-being

When you’re doing well, we’re doing well—programs for exercise, nutrition, and mental health, as well as subsidies for gym memberships and preventive health courses

Retirement Planning

Thinking about tomorrow today—company retirement plan

Employee Counseling

Sometimes it’s just good to get an outside perspective—employee counseling to support you through every stage of life

Company Bike

Cycling Instead of Driving – Subsidies for Your Company Bike

Have we piqued your interest?

Then apply now!

HUK-COBURG
Mutual Liability Insurance Fund for Motorizing Civil Servants in Germany in Coburg HUK-Coburg-Platz 1 | 96444 Coburg www.huk.de

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