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Location: Berlin, Germany (Hybrid – 3 days on-site per week)

About the role

We’re looking for a mid-level Backend Engineer to join our payments team. In this role, you’ll work closely with product managers and frontend developers to build scalable microservices that handle millions of transactions daily. Our stack is primarily Java/Spring Boot, but we’re open to candidates with strong experience in other JVM languages.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs for our payment processing platform
• Optimize database queries and system performance (PostgreSQL, Redis)
• Collaborate with DevOps to improve CI/CD pipelines and monitoring (Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus)
• Write clean, testable code with high unit/integration test coverage
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement fixes

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional backend development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java or Kotlin
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)
• Comfortable working in an Agile environment

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote options
• 30 days paid vacation + public holidays
• Company pension scheme and health insurance subsidy
• Annual learning budget of €1,500 for conferences/courses
• Free snacks, drinks, and team lunches on Fridays

Pay

€65,000–€85,000 base salary, depending on experience. Equity options available for senior candidates.