Dear students,

GetSafe in Heidelberg is searching for a Ruby Backend Developer (m/f) (permanent employee) - and we want you to apply!

About GetSafe:

Heidelberg-based GetSafe is among Germany’s fastest growing and most innovative InsurTech startups. Our mission is to provide a smart, one-stop digital solution for all your insurance matters - and to finally bring more transparency into the way that people can manage, find, and optimize their insurance policies. GetSafe is funded by several of Europe's leading VC investors, including Rocket Internet, CommerzVentures, Partech, and Acton Capital. Since launching the GetSafe App for iOS and Android in mid-2015, our user base has grown quickly (50,000+) and we are looking to further expand our team.

Your tasks:

• You create real business value by enhancing our insurance manager app and platform in an interdisciplinary team

• You build scalable and testable frontend and backend applications using technologies like Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Heroku and AWS

• You work in a small scrum team with frontend developers (JS, HTML, CSS), designers, and a product owner

• You are detail-oriented and pay attention to the scalability, performance, and availability of our systems

• While part of a team, you are also self-reliant and take responsibility to ensure successful results in your work

• You appreciate and contribute to low-maintenance code and a high test coverage

• You stay on top of current industry trends

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails or similar projects, ideally on small- or medium-sized projects extending over a period of >6 months

• Good knowledge in backend infrastructure technologies like Heroku, AWS, Continuous Integration/Delivery

• Entrepreneurial drive to create successful products

• Ability to work and communicate in a fast-paced, international startup environment

• Disciplined approach to automated testing and quality assurance

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in information systems, computer science, physics, math or another related field

• Someone who loves working in an agile and ever-changing environment

What we offer:

• You work with experienced entrepreneurs and you can expect open communication as well as transparency within our departments

• You can gain in-depth knowledge about scaling a startup

• You get valuable insights into company building and an industry-disrupting InsurTech startup

• You can select your work equipment (like MacBook, standing desks) and all the necessary tools you need to get the best out of your work day

• You get access to internal company benefits, a kitchen always stacked with fruits, snacks, water, and a premium coffee machine for your daily energy fix

• You work in a newly renovated and bright office that supports a healthy and ideal work environment

• You get support in relocation, work permit, other administrative issues, and free German classes if needed

• You work within a highly motivated and skilled team of young top performers where hierarchies don't matter but passion and drive do

We’re looking forward for your application at Viola Zöller (jobs@getsafe.de).