- You develop features and improvements for the backend of our SaaS application in Django / Django REST Framework and contribute to further microservices (e.g. in FastAPI) – consistently leveraging AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor to deliver faster and more efficiently.
- As an experienced software developer, you coordinate with your colleagues in the Backend team and all relevant stakeholders (product management, frontend development, UX, sales, etc.).
- You actively help drive our AI First Development Culture: you explore new tools, share best practices within the team, and help integrate AI meaningfully into our daily workflows.
- You support the technical documentation of the product.
- You conduct AI-assisted code reviews, help apply AI tools in day-to-day development, and support ticket distribution and steering of the development process.
(Senior) Software Developer Backend / Python
Saarbrücken
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
Your profile
- A completed degree in computer science or a related IT-focused field, or a completed vocational training as an IT specialist in application development (Fachinformatiker/-in Anwendungsentwicklung).
- At least 3 years of relevant full-time professional experience.
- Several years of experience with Python and backend development using Django / Django REST Framework; experience with additional frameworks such as FastAPI is a plus.
- You are confident in designing and developing REST APIs, as well as working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and ORM-based data modeling.
- You work routinely with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or comparable) and know how to critically assess their output and integrate it sensibly into existing workflows.
- You're eager to help shape our AI First culture – you try out new tools, share your experiences, and help the team work smarter.
- Beyond home office, you also value exchanging ideas with colleagues and the sense of team spirit on site.
Why us?
At Athereon GRC, we develop smart software that advances companies, organizations, and institutions across the private sector, public sector, and social services in the areas of information security and compliance. As an agile and fast-growing company, we combine technological excellence with a genuine hands-on mentality – here, your contribution truly matters.
Bring your expertise and personality to our team – we're looking for people who are passionate about IT, think outside the box, and are eager to take on responsibility.
Our client portfolio ranges from global market leaders and hidden champions to innovative mid-sized companies across a wide variety of industries – so it's guaranteed never to get boring.
About us
Athereon GRC GmbH
The Athereon GRC platform is our answer to the growing challenges in the fields of governance, risk, and compliance. The solution is developed by experienced IT and industry specialists in Saarbrücken, right in the heart of Europe. Since 2018, the team has pursued one single goal: transforming our customers’ compliance—with automations and new workflows that are both efficient and resource-friendly.
Our Team
With us, you’ll find a team of specialists, disruptors, innovators, developers, and consultants. Together, we are already solving tomorrow’s GRC challenges today—with software and consulting for modern Governance, Risk & Compliance, 100% made in Germany.
Our Customers
Our software is used daily by tens of thousands of users and international customers from various industries, with whom you will collaborate.
Your Benefits
Want to help us further develop the most innovative GRC solution?
Work–Life Balance:
We set the bar high and want to make the most innovative compliance software on the market even better—together with you. That naturally includes ensuring that you get your well-deserved breaks. We value a healthy work–life balance and mindful interaction with one another.
Career Growth:
We want you to grow with us. That’s why we offer a mentorship program and a wide range of training opportunities designed to help you advance your career.
Boutique Character:
We are highly specialized and offer our customers the best the compliance market has to offer. This standard demands top performance from every one of us—and this is reflected in compensation and career opportunities.
Top Equipment:
You know best which device allows you to work most effectively. That’s why you are free to choose your notebook/smartphone/anything else you need. If you like, you can also use your devices privately.
Fun at Work:
We’re a young and dynamic team. You’ll meet smart people and build valuable connections, for example at internal or external company events. If you like, you can also spend time with us outside of work hours.
Interesting Customers:
As a highly specialized tech company, we work with a number of renowned clients. In your role, you will deal with major and exciting brands from a wide range of industries on a daily basis.
Success & Positive Mindset:
A large part of our success comes from our positive mindset. You’ll work in a company where we face each day with optimism and support one another.
Our Values
Our values inspire and guide us to always do the right thing to make the compliance world better for everyone.
Sustainability:
We not only aim to have a positive impact on the compliance world. As a young company, we support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. To avoid unnecessary strain on our planet, we use resources mindfully and offer you the option to work remotely from your home office. Do you have additional ideas to promote sustainability? We’d love to hear them!
Team Spirit & Cohesion:
We value open and transparent communication that fosters positive team spirit. This includes ensuring that all team members are regularly informed about important events and KPIs. Our principle: every opinion counts—yours too! We listen to each other and take our colleagues’ concerns seriously. This is the only way we can pull together and continue developing Athereon GRC into the best compliance software on the market.
Explorer Spirit:
We know that our shared success can only be achieved through satisfied customers. That is why all of our actions aim to meet customer needs with the highest possible quality. We jointly translate customer feedback into innovative approaches. We dare to be creative and explore new paths. If you share this explorer spirit, you’ll fit right in with us.
Commitment:
With us, corporate values are not just empty buzzwords. We want every individual to embody the Athereon spirit and feel at home. Only then can we meet our quality standards and cultivate a company culture that is truly authentic.
Hiring Process
Your path from application to your first day on the team:
Your Application:
Want to become part of our team? Please send us your application documents, including your cover letter and CV. We’re most interested in the level of experience you have with the tech stack specified in the job posting.
Interview:
If your application catches our interest, we’ll invite you to an online interview. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to introduce yourself personally and ask any questions you may have. Depending on the role, there may be more than one interview to give both sides enough time to get to know each other.
Decision:
If your work and experience convince us, we will soon make you a concrete job offer. At this point, we will also clarify the necessary formalities and conditions.
Onboarding:
During your first days on the team, an experienced colleague will guide you and show you how things work. Naturally, your new teammates will also warmly welcome you and help you settle in quickly.