Software Engineer - Remote Position at Syntax

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team at Syntax, a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications. This Software Engineer remote position offers an exciting opportunity to support the maintenance, evolution, and continuous improvement of multiple software products, including applications integrated with SAP BTP. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with functional teams, SAP specialists, and other developers to ensure stable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

What You'll Do

• Maintain, enhance, and refactor existing backend applications and services.
• Analyze existing codebases and implement functional and technical improvements.
• Develop and maintain backend components and APIs using Python and/or Node.js.
• Support integrations with SAP BTP and SAP-adjacent systems (APIs, services, extensions).
• Apply secure coding practices and address vulnerabilities in existing applications.
• Improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Investigate and resolve incidents, defects, and production issues.
• Contribute to documentation, technical analysis, and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with SAP, infrastructure, and product teams in an international environment.
• Support gradual modernization and automation initiatives when applicable.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of professional experience in software development or application maintenance.
• Strong experience maintaining and evolving production backend systems.
• Hands-on experience with Python and/or Node.js.
• Experience working with REST APIs and system integrations.
• Familiarity with SAP BTP or strong willingness to learn SAP BTP services.
• Experience working with databases and legacy or mixed architectures.
• Solid understanding of secure software development and vulnerability mitigation.
• Experience troubleshooting issues in production environments.
• Good communication skills in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating with SAP systems (BTP, SAP APIs, OData, events).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, SAP BTP, or similar).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and release management.
• Familiarity with containerization or cloud-native concepts.
• Experience working in enterprise or multi-product environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive, above-average compensation.
• Global tourist: Work from abroad from time to time.
• Flexible working time models, home office.
• Attractive benefits, e.g., various health offers.
• A modern environment with an open feedback culture and flat hierarchies.
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job.
• 28 days holiday (23 days holiday + 4 days at Christmas + 1 day for your birthday).
• Windows laptop for work (Dell or Lenovo) and a smartphone of your choice.
• Medical insurance with Sanitas.
• Free AWS and SAP certifications, internal workshops, and free access to LinkedIn E-learning.

Are you ready to take on this challenge? Apply now and become part of the SYNTAX team!