Senior Backend Engineer

At Apaleo, we're revolutionizing the hospitality industry with our AI-first property management platform, giving businesses the power to build a tech ecosystem that enhances both guest experiences and staff efficiency. With seamless integrations to hundreds of apps through the Apaleo Store, our platform simplifies operations, elevates the guest journey, and drives revenue growth.

Are you ready to make an impact? We're looking for a Senior Software Developer .NET (f/m/d) to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of hospitality technology

What You'll Be Up To:

• Implementing Core services for the platform in .NET 8 that runs in Docker containers;
• Developing features from DB to the APIs;
• Ensuring the platform remains scalable and the codebase remains maintainable;
• Proactively monitoring the services in production and spotting potential issues;
• Care about the quality of produced code by covering it with unit and e2e tests; 
• You will be a part of an exciting, open, and agile team, where your voice matters and has a company-wide impact.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• You have a degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience;
• You bring at least 5 years of experience working in software engineering with relevant programming experience;
• Proficient in .NET backend development, including technologies such as Kafka (or equivalents), AWS, Docker, ECS/Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, ChatGPT, Amazon CodeWhisperer) to accelerate development, troubleshoot code, and generate documentation;
• A growth mindset toward continuously exploring new AI technologies that can positively impact our engineering culture and delivery pipeline.
• Nice to have: Experience applying Kafka for real-time processing, leveraging AWS/Docker for DevOps workflows, or performing PostgreSQL optimizations.
• You know how to break down large epics into smaller issues;
• You worked with the concepts of IaaS/ PaaS/ SaaS;
• You worked extensively with microservices-based architecture and used asynchronous message-based communication;
• You communicate fluently in English; German and any other languages are always welcomed;

• A Diverse & International Team – Work alongside passionate experts from various disciplines and backgrounds, fostering a truly global perspective.
• Flat Hierarchy & Flexible Structure – Enjoy autonomy and ownership in an environment that values collaboration over rigid hierarchies.
• A Key Role in a Fast-Growing Startup – Be part of one of the most promising international startups in the hospitality industry, right in the heart of Munich.
• Fair & Transparent Compensation – Benefit from a clear peer review system and career progression plan designed to reward your growth.
• Flexible Working Style – We support flexible hours and remote work, depending on the role.
• Engaging Team Events – Join us for cocktail club nights, team dinners, meet-ups, and the legendary Oktoberfest celebrations
• 30 Days of Vacation – Recharge and enjoy a generous annual leave policy.
• Free Public Transportation in Munich – We've got your commute covered
• Access to EGYM Wellness Pass – enjoy a variety of fitness and wellness studios to support your physical and mental well-being.

How you make an impact joining Apaleo: Joining Apaleo means more than just taking on a role—it's about driving real change in the hospitality industry. Your contributions will directly shape our innovative platform, influence company-wide decisions, and help redefine the future of hospitality tech. At Apaleo, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your impact is tangible. Be part of a team where your work fuels progress, collaboration sparks innovation, and growth is a shared journey.

*We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Your personal data will be handled with the utmost care and in compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection regulations. We celebrate differences and believe that diversity enriches our team and drives innovation.