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Hey backend developers in Germany — how did you land your first job here, and what advice would you give someone trying to break into the industry?

A bit about me: I’m a backend developer from Ukraine currently living in Germany. Right now I’m actively looking for my first backend developer position and would really appreciate hearing about your experience and any practical advice.

I’ve been building a personal project called CodeBattle — a competitive programming platform where users can find opponents, solve algorithmic challenges, and receive real-time code execution results in isolated Docker sandboxes.

Tech stack:

• Python / Django

• Django Channels + Daphne (WebSockets / ASGI)

• Apache Kafka

• Redis

• Docker

• JWT authentication

• REST APIs

• SQLite / relational databases

• Microservices architecture

The platform includes:

• matchmaking system

• real-time chat

• asynchronous code execution

• rating / leaderboard system

• player profiles

• match history

• friend system

The architecture is distributed and event-driven, with asynchronous communication between services using Kafka.

For those who already got their first backend role in Germany:

• How did you find your first opportunity?

• What helped you stand out without commercial experience?

• Which platforms or approaches worked best for you?

• What would you recommend focusing on during the job search?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated 🙌

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u/BikeFederal7258 — 6 days ago
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Maksym Boiechko – I will build your Django Backend & REST API (DRF, JWT, Docker, Production-Ready)

Hey r/FiverrGigs! 👋

Struggling to find a backend developer who writes clean, scalable code and actually delivers on time? You're in the right place.

I'm Maksym, a Django backend developer from Ukraine specializing in REST APIs, real-time systems, and microservice architecture.

**✅ What you get:**

- Custom REST API with Django & DRF

- JWT authentication & user management

- Database models, migrations & optimization

- Docker & docker-compose configuration

- Clean, documented, production-ready code

**💡 Why me?**

- Built **CodeBattle** – a full competitive programming platform with WebSockets, Redis, Kafka & Docker

- Clear communication throughout the project

- Fast delivery without sacrificing code quality

- I'll keep working until you're satisfied

**🛠 I work with:**

Python · Django · DRF · PostgreSQL · Docker · Redis · Kafka · JWT · REST API

Whether you need a simple API or a complex backend system — I'll build it clean and fast.

📩 **Contact me before ordering so we can discuss your project!**

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u/BikeFederal7258 — 7 days ago
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Looking for backend developer opportunities in Europe — seeking advice

Hey everyone! I'm a backend developer from Russia looking to relocate to Europe and would love some guidance on the job search process.

About my project:

I've been building CodeBattle — a competitive programming platform where users can find opponents, solve algorithmic challenges, and get real-time code execution results in a sandboxed environment. It's a distributed microservices system with async inter-service communication.

Tech stack I've worked with:

  • Python / Django — core backend, class-based views, ORM
  • Django Channels + Daphne — WebSocket / ASGI for real-time features
  • Apache Kafka — event-driven architecture between microservices
  • Redis — caching, message brokering, real-time state
  • Docker — containerization + sandboxed code execution
  • JWT authentication — cookie-based auth across services
  • REST APIs — building and consuming them
  • SQLite / relational databases
  • Microservices architecture — auth service, game service, matchmaking service, real-time chat hub

What the system does:

Users log in → matchmaking pairs them with an opponent via WebSocket → they chat in real-time through the hub service → submit code solutions → code runs in an isolated Docker sandbox → results come back asynchronously via Kafka. I also built match history, player profiles, rating/leaderboard, and a friend system.

My questions:

  1. Which European countries/cities are most realistic to target as a junior-mid backend dev right now?
  2. Is this level of project complexity enough to get interviews, or do I need more?
  3. Should I apply directly or use agencies/platforms like LinkedIn, Relocate.me, Himalayas?
  4. Any tips on visa sponsorship — which countries are more visa-friendly for non-EU devs?

Any advice appreciated, especially from people who've been through the relocation process themselves. Thanks!

u/BikeFederal7258 — 9 days ago