Principal Engineer-remote

Position: Principal Engineer-100% remote possible Location: Germany At limango, we’ve been shaping the world of e-commerce for over 18 years. Together with our platforms in the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria, we are proud to be part of the OTTO Group, one of Europe’s leading e-commerce players. We offer the largest selection of products for the entire family, making us a go‑to shopping destination for millions of customers across Europe. But limango is more than just a platform, it's a community. We believe in working and growing together, valuing a healthy work‑life balance and fostering a culture built on respect, trust, and equality. If these values resonate with you, there’s a good chance you’ll feel right at home with us. Join the limango IT! In the limango IT you get the chance to contribute your own ideas and know‑how to maintain and develop our highly frequented, self‑built online shop for our markets in Germany, Austria, Poland and the Netherlands. As a Principal Engineer in the Post‑Purchase‑Experience Team (PPX), you will be instrumental in renewing and enhancing our customer service and post‑purchase processes. Your primary focus will be on the renewal of the tech‑stack, which is currently in a transition phase from PHP monolithic applications to a modern cloud‑based micro‑service architecture, based on Golang with React/Next‑js frontend applications. You will work with a cutting‑edge technology stack, including cloud‑based solutions, service‑oriented architecture, and API or event‑driven communication. You will be part of an international team of developers and a dedicated Product Owner, and be working closely with the customer service team to create streamlined and efficient processes. Key Responsibilities:

• Leading engineer responsible for defining and implementing the architecture for various projects
• Write, test, and maintain code for backend services in Golang and PHP
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices
• Work closely with product managers and other developers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Implement new features and enhancements for post‑purchase processes, focusing on improving the efficiency and data flow between different systems
• Deploy applications in the AWS environment, utilizing Terraform and ArgoCD to ensure smooth operations within the Kubernetes cluster or Lambda environment
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to backend development

You'll need: Professional requirements for the candidate:

• High proficiency in Golang (minimum 3 years) and a solid understanding of clean code practices
• Extensive knowledge of cloud‑based architecture, preferably with AWS
• Strong experience with PHP (minimum 3 years)
• Experience with asynchronous processing and messaging systems
• Good knowledge of databases (SQL and/or No

SQL)

• Familiarity with Lambda, K8s, Gitlab, Terraform and ArgoCD is a plus

Personal requirement for the candidate:

• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues effectively
• Fluent level of English (spoken and written) and good communication and collaboration skills to work with cross‑functional teams
• Ability to drive projects forward and adapt to changing requirements

What We Offer & What You Can Expect

• Challenging tasks and real impact – you’ll be directly involved in bringing new projects to life and influencing how we grow as an e‑commerce business
• Fast‑paced learning environment – we’re an international team, so you’ll constantly pick up new skills and insights
• Flexible working hours and B2B contract – choose when and how you work
• Lots of room to grow, through hands‑on experience, training, and working with experts from different parts of the world

Benefits

• Private health care – we provide access to the best specialists for you and your loved ones
• Multisport card – stay active and healthy with a Multisport card giving you access to numerous fitness clubs and sports facilities
• Language classes – English and German lessons in small groups, tailored to your skills
• Remote work and flexible working hours

Company events – after hours we often organize interesting outings or meetings in our office We look forward to receiving your complete application, including a letter of motivation, references/certificates, salary expectations, and your earliest possible start date. We can’t wait to get to know you. Apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply To this Job