(Junior) Software Engineer / Backend Developer (m/w/d) in Muenchen, Deutschland

YOUR TEAM We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer with focus on iOS to join our team to further develop the modern ottonova software ecosystem. At ottonova, we value teamwork, technical excellence, delivering value, positivity, constant improvement, growth and innovation. You will be part of one of our five software engineering teams, which offers a great way to learn from experienced Software Engineers and advance in your professional career.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Mobile and Architecture Chapters, where experience is shared among all Software Engineers in the company. This will enable you to learn and grow as an Engineer at an accelerated pace.
As a Junior iOS Engineer you work with a cross-functional team to build features in ottonova's iOS app. You work closely with our product manager, other mobile native engineers, designers as well as backend developers and actively help shape the future of our products. The team is based in Munich and works in a hybrid setup.

YOUR IMPACT

Enhancing existing features and developing new features: Work with other developers to help further develop our iOS app
Drive development: Contribute to building new features while ensuring the codebase remains reliable, maintainable, and high performing
Owning your code: Take responsibility for testing your work, including writing automated UI test frameworks (XCUITest/XCTest)
Documenting and reviewing: Participate in code reviews and document your work to ensure knowledge sharing, continuous learning and maintainable solutions
Share your ideas: Bring creativity and problem-solving skills to the table, helping us redefine how people perceive health insurance
YOUR SKILLSET Being in a Junior role at ottonova is all about learning and taking the next step. We are committed to supporting your growth in an interesting and challenging environment. Along with a positive work ethic and manner and a willingness to learn and develop both personally and professionally, you will bring the following to the table:
You are interested in producing high-quality software: testing, code reviews and clean coding practices
You are able to clearly express and discuss technical concepts and write technical documentation
You have a proficient level of written and spoken English as well as clear and effective communication skills
You have a good understanding of your personal toolset: your OS, Xcode, debugging tools and AI assisted development
You enjoy great mobile UX and working closely with designers
You complement your profile with basic knowledge of:
Swift
Building UI on iOS (UIKit and/or SwiftUI)
Concurrency basics (async/await, main-thread safety)
Knowledge about reactive programming (RxSwift)
Version control (Git)
Unit testing

Advantages.
Not a requirement, but a plus would be the following aspects:
A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Experience with RxSwift
Experience with Memory management
Familiarity with architecture patterns (e.g. MVVM)
Experience consuming REST APIs
Knowledge about Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP)
Personal projects, an App Store release, or open-source contributions
Experience with Scrum
German language skills
Any other knowledge and skills that will help us build the best health insurance in the world!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT At ottonova you have the opportunity to actively shape one of the most exciting new companies on the market. Here you can expect an experienced, highly motivated and colorful team and the freedom to contribute and pursue your own ideas.
As a health insurance company, we are committed to health – also for our employees. Since fruits, coffee and cereals are already part of our equipment, we offer you a variety of other benefits:

• Sports & fitness subsidy
• Company health insurance
• Company pension plan
• Travel subsidy
• Corporate Benefits
• Trainings and courses
• ottonova Balance – Mobile working
• 30 days vacation, plus December 24th & 31st off
• ottobike – Bike-Leasing
• Ticket Plus City Card
• Employees-recruit-employees

ottonova drives a mutually responsible, respectful and humorous interaction with a clear value system. Our diversity is a strength because it makes us more creative and productive. We value every individual and are fully committed to supporting their personal and professional development.
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