Backend Tech Lead - Business Domain

About us

Satispay began by rethinking the simple act of a payment to remove the friction from our daily routines. But we didn’t stop there. Today, we are building a complete financial platform designed to empower people and concretely improve their lives. By giving our 6 million users a clear, open path to pay, save, and invest, we are evolving into the definitive destination for every financial need.

What you’ll be doing

As our Backend Tech Lead, you’ll be the person who plays a critical role in shaping the future of digital welfare payments—handling everything from employer benefits to complex products. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:

• Drive multi-service solutions : Conduct technical analysis for medium-to-large projects, designing highly-available, scalable, and secure solutions for products that define the welfare core.
• Ensure technical quality : Implement robust testing strategies and oversee gradual rollouts to ensure welfare distributions are precise and reliable.
• Resolve and anticipate blockers : Proactively address technical blockers, drive knowledge sharing, and tackle unique B2B registration and high-volume benefit allocation challenges.
• Execution and ownership : Take full ownership of your work, delivering features that provide a seamless back-end integration from employer signup to employee spending.
• Mentor peers : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, ensuring high-quality engineering practices across the team.
• System maintenance and stability : Simplify payments and improve accessibility by maintaining efficient systems that handle complex welfare regulations with ease.
• User-first engineering : Build products where technical excellence translates into a frictionless journey for both employers and employees.

Who we’re looking for

We need a problem-solver who loves teamwork and gets things done. If you’re curious and ready for real ownership, you’ll fit in! Does this sound like you?

• Extensive experience : You have at least 5 years of related experience in back-end software engineering, with a proven track record in microservices and cloud environments.
• Programming expertise : You possess deep experience with Java and a strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS is a plus).
• Technical leadership : You have a proven ability to conduct technical analysis for large-scope projects affecting multiple systems and drive knowledge sharing.
• Structured communication : You communicate in a professional and structured manner, building trust with stakeholders and maintaining reliable technical documentation.
• Language proficiency : You are passionate about FinTech or startup environments and fluent in English.

CareAbout: how we support your impact

We move fast, and evolution never stops. It’s a fun ride, but it can be challenging. To make sure our people truly thrive, we’re committed to making their lives easier, both in the office and out in the world. That’s why we created CareAbout:

• Health (Private insurance for you and your family, psychological support with Serenis, mental health workshops)
• Financial resources (Stock Option Plan, Meal vouchers, Relocation support if you’re moving countries)
• Growth and development (Professional development programs, Internal mobility, Language courses with Preply)
• Flexibility (Unlimited PTO, Hybrid working policy*, Flexible working hours)
• Family (Enhanced parental leave, Additional leave for child sickness)

We embrace three days per week in-office (Tuesday and Thursday + 1 of your choice), with the option to request extra remote time.

Salary

€51,000 - €66,500 gross per annum
This range is set using objective, gender-neutral criteria for the role’s core requirements. However, we do not believe in putting a ceiling on talent. The final compensation package is tailored according to your unique experience and expertise. If your skills go beyond the standard profile, apply anyway so we can discuss a package that reflects your true value.

Equal opportunity employer

At Satispay, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless - for instance - of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national origin. Join us in a workplace where everyone belongs!

Learn more about us

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