Satispay

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Core Domain (Relocation to Milan)

Satispay2 weeks ago
Location

France, Paris

Type

Full Time

Salary

EUR 80,000 – 120,000

Level

Senior

Role

Backend Software Engineer

Posted

Mar 18, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Satispay is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Core Team in Milan, focusing on critical financial infrastructure, payment systems, and risk management. The ideal candidate will engineer robust, scalable systems that power the company's innovative payment platform, with opportunities to drive technical leadership and mentor engineering talent.

What you'll do

Core Platform Engineering: Design and evolve critical systems like Transaction Ledger, IAM, and Payment Orchestration
Risk Management: Optimize and implement services for bank integrations, credit risk, and real-time fraud detection
Technical Leadership: Drive cross-team technical analysis, lead discussions, and produce high-quality technical documentation
Engineering Excellence: Implement rigorous testing strategies, ensure safe system rollouts, and promote code maintainability
Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, foster operational excellence

What we look for

Technical

Backend Development5+ years of experience in backend software engineering
Cloud ExperienceProven work experience with microservices and cloud environments, preferably AWS

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience

System DesignDemonstrated ability to design and manage complex distributed systems
Technical CommunicationAbility to clearly communicate complex technical concepts

Skills

Required skills

JavaExtensive experience with Java programming language, particularly in building microservices
Spring BootStrong expertise in developing applications using Spring Boot framework
MicroservicesProven track record of designing and implementing microservices architecture
AWSProficiency in AWS cloud infrastructure and services
Distributed SystemsDeep understanding of distributed system design and management

Nice to have

FinTech ExperienceBackground in financial technology and payment systems
PostgreSQLExperience with PostgreSQL database management
Cloud InfrastructureFamiliarity with EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, and other AWS services

Compensation & benefits

Salary

EUR 80,000 – 120,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Flexible paid time off policy

Mental Health Support

Psychological support and mental health webinars

Flexible Working

Hybrid work model with flexible arrangements

Professional Development

Internal mobility programs, language classes, and workshops

Financial Benefits

Stock Option Plan, competitive salary, flexible benefits budget

Relocation Support

International relocation assistance


Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening Resume and background review
  2. 2
    Technical Phone Screen Discussion of technical skills and experience
  3. 3
    Technical Interview In-depth technical assessment of coding and system design skills
  4. 4
    Team Fit Interview Evaluation of team collaboration and cultural alignment
  5. 5
    Final Interview Discussion with senior leadership and final decision

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