Parkside is now part of Ascent. Be at the heart of helping achieve extraordinary things with effective, efficient and challenging software and data solutions for our customers!

**This position is available for residents in Austria.
 

About Us   

We are Ascent! and we help our customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better. We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. You could say we are a digital transformation business. 

We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms. 

We work with incredible clients in all types of industries such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses and we employ the sharpest minds too! 

At Ascent, we also believe in fostering a vibrant office community where collaboration thrives and connections flourish. With our hybrid approach, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside in close proximity to our offices. Our aim is to cultivate a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging by facilitating easy access to the office. However, we welcome applicants from all other areas in the indicated countries, as we value diversity and recognize the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. Join us in shaping a workplace where proximity enhances collaboration while inclusivity strengthens our community. 
 

About the role   

As our next Principal Software Engineer (f/m/x) you plan, design and coordinate the development of our clients' digital products and thus play a major role in making the project a success. You have the opportunity to develop concepts independently and try out and work with the latest technologies.  

• You analyse the technical requirements of our clients and define the appropriate project setup and software & system architecture  
• You support multiple teams with the most challenging problems in frontend and backend development 
• You are a sparring partner and coach for your colleagues  
• You cooperate closely with designers, project managers, QA and BizDev colleagues 
• You actively identify the latest technology trends and are significantly involved in strategic technology decisions for the entire company 
• Minimum monthly gross salary: € 4,000 (14 times per year, based on 38,5h/week, no all-in contract). However, we always ensure to offer a competitive salary adjusted to your qualifications and experience. 

• Several years of relevant experience in designing software architectures and educational background in related fields 
• Good command of frontend and backend development as well as secure handling of web technologies 
• Experience in designing API and database schemas as well as automated testing  
• You are familiar with identity providers, software security, and modern cloud environments (preferably Azure)  
• Knowledge of system architecture, containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes 
• You prefer a direct and open style of communication and deal with clients on an equal footing 
• Enthusiasm for user experience and a detail-oriented, quality-focussed work style  
• Motivation and passion for learning new things and honing your skills 
• You speak both German and English fluently 

Working at Ascent

At Ascent we promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexibility in where you work.  We also promote well-being and provide access to Well Being Coaches.

Your development and learning will be taken seriously, and we'll support your professional development with training and certification, with regular feedback and review. It is a fun, supportive and modern workplace where we really live by our company values of Empathy, Energy and Audacity! Ascent also offers a variety of benefits in each of our countries.

Ascent is an equal opportunities employer. We take intentional steps to ensure inclusion and belonging are something real here, not just something we talk about. No person will be treated less favourably because of their gender, pregnancy, and maternity status, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, or disability status. If you require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know when you apply.