Software Engineer Backend/Full-Stack

About the Position

Hi, we are Tuta, the most secure email and calendar service. Our mission is to bring privacy to the world and to enable everyone to store and manage their data in the cloud with zero tracking. For over a decade, we have developed our product and built strong ties with privacy and open source communities.

Our service is used by millions of people around the world. We are always adding new features and products to our end-to-end encrypted quantum-safe platform. For this we want to grow our international team. Our aim is to present an alternative to Big Tech and to make privacy simple and accessible for all.

In addition to Hannover we have opened a new location in Munich in 2024, that focuses on taking our secure backend to a whole new level. Therefore, we are looking for a Backend or Full-Stack Developer to help build our privacy-first solution at our new location in Munich.

Join our mission and bring privacy to the world with us!

Responsibilities

• In daily pair programming, you will develop new features in our backend and our apps.
• You will help shape the new team at our new location in Munich.
• You will automate tests and repetitive tasks.
• You will be in a cross-team exchange with design, marketing, and support.
• Through new ideas and solution approaches, you will help shape our future.

Requirements

• Very good knowledge in software development (frontend and backend).
• Good experience in Java.
• Experience in JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Experience in Rust and/or Kotlin/Swift is a plus.
• You enjoy teaching others and helping onboard new members.
• You enjoy agile teamwork and pair programming.
• Clear and open communication style.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• You’re open to traveling to Hannover approximately once every quarter.

We Offer

• A meaningful and influential role with direct user feedback.
• A high level of personal responsibility in a growing team.
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions.
• A transparent, non-discriminatory salary.
• An open company and feedback culture.
• Ergonomic workplaces with a small office garden, and fitness support.

We develop with a strong focus on user feedback. Like all of our team members, you will have a direct influence on how Tuta evolves.

The communication of the future has to be end-to-end encrypted to regain our privacy. Let’s change the Internet and bring privacy back to the people!

Please note that we can currently only consider applicants who are already located in Germany.

Apply Now!

We are looking forward to meeting you! Just send us your resume, preferably from a Tuta account of course. You can sign up for a free one here.

In order to streamline our application process, please include the following information in addition to any other information or documents you think we should know about in your application email to us:

• Where you first saw our open position.
• Your CV.
• The status of your work permit in case you are not an EU national.
• If applicable, your latest university degree certificate.
• If your degree is newer than 4 years, an overview of subjects and grades.
• Your preferred start date.
• We believe that working together in one location is much more efficient and even more fun. You apply for a position on-site in Munich, which involves a relocation if you do not live near that city. Will relocation be necessary for you?
• Why would you like to work with us at Tutao specifically?
• If you're applying as a Software Developer: The Tuta clients are written in TypeScript, with some native parts for the mobile and desktop apps and the backend is written in Java. So we are interested in your experience with these programming languages. Can you describe some projects which you have done in TypeScript/JavaScript and Java?