Sr Backend Developer(m/w/x)

# Sr Backend Developer **Bad Homburg (Metropolitan Area Frankfurt), Germany** | **Full time** If you want to be a Maxonian and help bring the best 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, gaming, AR/MR/VR, visualization and design software to the market, then we should have a chat. About the Role We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our team and play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and maintaining our backend infrastructure and contributing to best practices across the team. This position will focus on building scalable and efficient systems while ensuring seamless integration across our platforms. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge backend technologies in a modern stack, shaping infrastructure improvements and influencing technical decisions. Key Responsibilities * Architect, develop, and optimize backend services, focusing on scalability, performance, and resilience. * Design and maintain GraphQL APIs, Redis caching strategies, and MySQL databases to handle increasing resource demands. * Identify and resolve bottlenecks in infrastructure and application performance. * Collaborate with frontend developers, project managers, IT, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. * Lead efforts to improve infrastructure scalability within our Azure DevOps environment. * Collaborate with DevOps and cloud engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines on GitLab, implement automation, and improve observability. * Provide minor maintenance and support for legacy projects built in PHP/Ruby on Nginx. * Provide technical leadership, facilitating growth and knowledge-sharing within the team and fostering a culture of learning and innovation. * Contribute to architectural and systems designs decisions, as well as strategic technical planning. Qualifications & Experience * 5+ years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on GraphQL, Redis, and MySQL. * Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD automation. * Experience with high-traffic applications and large-scale distributed systems. * Proficiency in load balancing, caching strategies, and database optimization. * Hands-on experience in GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipeline management. * Familiarity with horizontal scaling, microservices, and cloud cost optimization. * Previous experience as a team or project lead in an enterprise environment is highly preferred. * Experience maintaining and troubleshooting PHP and Ruby applications is a plus. * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. * Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.