AWS Backend Developer

Role Description: Backend Developer

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer to join the Cloud Data Hub (CDH) Team, working closely with teams in Munich and BMW TechWorks India. The ideal candidate is a backend development expert with proficiency in Python, AWS, Kafka, Terraform, and Git, and a passion for building scalable and efficient systems. This role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining backend solutions for the CDH platform, contributing to BMW's transformation into a fully data-driven organization.

About the project

The Cloud Data Hub (CDH) is a cloud-based, centralized data lake developed by BMW, serving as the organization's central data landing zone. Designed to democratize data usage across all departments, the CDH consolidates data into a single source of truth, enabling providing and consuming entities to leverage data effectively and efficiently. It plays a pivotal role in BMW's transformation into a truly data-driven organization, supporting data acquisition, integration, processing, and analysis across its value chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for the CDH platform, ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient solutions.
• Build and enhance serverless architectures and REST APIs using Python and AWS services.
• Implement and manage Kafka data streaming pipelines for real-time data processing and metadata orchestration.
• Develop and deploy infrastructure using Terraform for infrastructure-as-code automation on AWS.
• Utilize Git for version control and collaborate with the team on code reviews and CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles to ensure code reliability, maintainability, and high-quality deliverables.
• Ensure the backend systems comply with BMW’s security standards, performance metrics, and scalability requirements.
• Proactively identify, debug, and resolve performance bottlenecks and system issues.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing to ensure project continuity and team alignment.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in backend development with Python.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services, including Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and other serverless offerings.
• Hands-on expertise with Kafka for building and managing data streaming solutions.
• Advanced skills in Terraform for infrastructure automation and management.
• Proficient in writing optimized SQL queries and working with relational databases.
• In-depth knowledge of Git for version control and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in building distributed systems and handling large-scale, real-time data processing workloads.
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and security best practices.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with Docker and containerized environments.
• Familiarity with agile frameworks and participation in Scrum ceremonies.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Certification in AWS Solutions Architecture or related AWS certifications.

Why Join Us
This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud-native technologies, contributing directly to BMW’s Cloud Data Hub, a cornerstone of its data-driven transformation. As a Backend Developer, you will collaborate with talented teams across geographies to build solutions that drive real-world impact at a global scale.