Principal Software Engineer, Backend

At Sentryc, we protect global brands from counterfeiting and brand abuse with an AI-powered SaaS platform that scans the internet for IP infringements. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will drive the development of our platform by staying hands-on with code and helping shape our technical direction. You’ll collaborate closely with the CTO and CPO to translate business needs into impactful technical solutions, while promoting engineering excellence across a small but ambitious team.

Improve performance, security, and scalability using Java 11, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, AWS, Docker, GraphQL, and testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, Spring Boot Test

Conduct code reviews and support a culture of continuous learning and technical growth

Work closely with the CTO and CPO to transform product needs into robust system solutions

Coach and inspire a cross-functional team of backend and frontend developers

Expert knowledge of Java and Spring Boot

• Excellent communication skills and fluent English
• Bonus: Experience with AWS, GCP, or monitoring tools like Datadog

Hybrid work setup and modern office in central Berlin (40% on-site)

A fast-paced, collaborative environment with flat hierarchies

Sentryc is a leader in online brand protection, offering state-of-the-art solutions to secure intellectual property and maintain brand integrity in the digital arena. Our commitment to innovation, excellence, and strategic legal insights enables us to provide unparalleled support to businesses against online infringement, ensuring their brand assets are protected.

Together with you, we revolutionize brand protection and uphold justice on the internet so that counterfeiting and brand abuse become less normal again. #