Question
Full-time
5-10

Software Development Engineer III (Java Backend)

12/12/2025

You will build consumer-facing software in Java and design end-to-end distributed systems on the cloud. Additionally, you will create libraries and tools for the microservices ecosystem.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Sixt SE with its registered office in Pullach near Munich, is a leading international provider of high-quality mobility services. With its products SIXT rent, SIXT share, SIXT ride and SIXT+ the company offers a uniquely integrated premium mobility service across the fields of vehicle and commercial vehicle rental, car sharing, ride hailing and car subscriptions. The products can be booked, among others, through the SIXT App, which also contains the services of its renowned mobility partners. SIXT has a presence in more than 100 countries around the globe. The company offers its customers experiences that inspire and exceed their expectations – through a lived culture of innovation, a consistent premium offering in terms of fleet and service, and an attractive price-performance ratio. In 2024, SIXT achieved consolidated earnings before taxes of EUR 335.2 million and a significant increase in consolidated revenue to reach for the first time EUR 4.00 billion.
About the Role

Job Description

We are currently looking to hire a highly motivated backend developer who has the hunger to solve our complex technical and business challenges. We are building a next generation mobility ecosystem based on cloud-native micro services platform. If you want to be part of our journey and make an impact. Apply now!

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

  • You will build consumer-facing software that “just works” in Java
  • You will be responsible for designing end-to-end distributed systems on the cloud
  • You will build libraries and tools for our microservices ecosystem
  • You will work on event-driven systems and keep yourself up to date with the latest technologies to help you create scalable and resilient software

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

  • You have B.Tech/B.E/ Master’s Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline
  • You have atleast 7+ years of experience working in sophisticated technology environments such as building cloud-native applications, solving scalability challenges, designing event-driven solutions - ideally in a start-up dynamic setting
  • You have development experience in Java, Spring Boot is Must
  • You have already designed distributed systems or you have worked on microservices architectures
  • You have good understanding of event-driven platforms, pub-sub and messaging using brokers such as Kafka.
  • You have good communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Cutting-Edge Tech: You Will be part of a dynamic tech-driven environment where innovation meets impact! We offer exciting challenges, cutting-edge technologies, and the opportunity to work with brilliant minds
  • Competitive Compensation: A market-leading salary with performance-based rewards
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, wellness programs, and generous leave policies
  • Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Our culture fosters continuous learning, collaboration, and flexibility, ensuring you grow while making a real difference. Hybrid Work policies

Additional Information

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!

Key Skills
JavaSpring BootCloud-Native ApplicationsDistributed SystemsMicroservicesEvent-Driven SystemsPub-SubMessagingKafkaCommunication Skills
Categories
TechnologySoftwareEngineering
Benefits
Health InsuranceWellness ProgramsGenerous Leave Policies
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