Senior Java and Python engineer

Job Description This is a remote position. We are looking for a senior Java and Python engineer to join an enablement-focused engagement aimed at raising engineering quality, delivery maturity, and development effectiveness across existing teams. This is not a feature development role. The focus is on coaching, standards, governance, and sustainable improvement of engineering practices. Responsibilities Establish quality gates based on a consistent pull request workflow Define and enforce standards for code reviews, branching strategy, definition of done, and automated checks Introduce and operationalise BDD as a core testing and collaboration practice Drive adoption of Gherkin scenarios and living documentation across Product, QA, and Development Lead coaching and enablement activities such as workshops, reviews, playbooks, and guidelines Create governance artefacts including templates, checklists, dashboards, and quality metrics Support change management through office hours, feedback loops, and regular progress reporting Ensure sustainable adoption of standards rather than one-off improvements Requirements Senior-level background in software engineering, technical leadership, or engineering excellence roles Strong hands-on experience with Java and modern quality engineering practices Proven success in upskilling teams and establishing PR-based quality gates Practical experience with pull request workflows in GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, static analysis, automated testing, and code quality tooling Demonstrated experience implementing BDD practices and coaching teams in their adoption Excellent communication and facilitation skills Nice to have Python experience in addition to Java German language skills (reading and writing level) Experience working in large-scale or regulated environments Knowledge of DORA metrics and engineering productivity frameworks Familiarity with Vaadin or Integris Benefits Solid, competitive salary Work in multinational environment on international projects Comprehensive healthcare Long-term B2B contract with stable project pipeline Fully remote model