Software Engineer, Backend
Backend Engineer · Mid · Full Time
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Role
What you'll do.
Satispay is seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer in Milan to revolutionize digital payments through innovative, scalable system design. The ideal candidate will contribute to high-impact fintech solutions, working with modern cloud technologies and microservices architecture while driving technical excellence in a dynamic startup environment.
Responsibilities
- Story Lifecycle Management: Complete full product story lifecycle from intake to production release, ensuring comprehensive requirements are met
- Technical Implementation: Design and implement robust, scalable backend solutions aligned with system architecture and product roadmap
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers and junior engineers, contributing to service-level technical vision
- System Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough effort estimation, resolve technical blockers, perform root cause analysis, and ensure system stability
- Documentation and Collaboration: Create comprehensive technical documentation and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
Qualifications
What we look for.
Technical
Java Programming
Minimum 3 years of professional experience developing with Java
Cloud Platform Knowledge
Strong understanding of cloud platforms, with specific preference for AWS
Microservices Architecture
Experience designing and implementing microservices-based systems
Education
Computer Science
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred
Experience
Backend Development
Minimum 3 years of professional backend software engineering experience
Cloud Infrastructure
Demonstrated experience with cloud infrastructure and deployment
Skills
Required
Java
Strong Java programming skills with ability to develop complex backend systems
AWS
Proficiency in AWS cloud services and infrastructure
Communication
Excellent verbal and written communication in English
Preferred
FinTech Knowledge
Nice to haveUnderstanding of financial technology and digital payment ecosystems
Microservices
Nice to haveExperience with microservices design and implementation
Tech stack
Languages
Frameworks
Databases
Tools
Other
Compensation
Pay and benefits.
Base·EUR 45,000 – 75,000
Equity·Stock options
Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible time-off policy supporting work-life balance
Health Coverage
Comprehensive health insurance and medical benefits
Mental Health Support
Psychological support and mental health webinars through Serenis
Professional Development
Internal training programs, language classes, and workshops
Stock Option Plan
Equity compensation with potential additional performance-based grants
Flexible Working
Hybrid work model with location flexibility
Relocation Support
International relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Process
Interview steps.
- 01
Initial Screening
Call with Talent Acquisition Team to discuss background and role fit
- 02
Technical Evaluation
Comprehensive technical assessment of engineering skills and experience
- 03
Final Interview
In-person meeting to assess cultural fit and final candidate evaluation
Full posting
Original listing.
Software Engineer, Backend
About Satispay
Satispay was born to revolutionise everyday payments – making them simple, fair, and accessible to everyone. Now, the focus has moved even further, aiming to shape the future of money. We're a movement empowering millions of people, driven by a shared purpose to tackle big challenges. And we’re just getting started.
We move quickly, think boldly, and trust each other to challenge the norm, learning and growing as we go. If you’re looking for more than just your next job – if you want to build something impactful with a talented team – you’re in the right place.
What you’ll be doing
As a Software Engineer, Backend, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of digital payments by designing and building scalable, high-quality systems. You’ll be delivering features, gaining deep system context, and growing your technical expertise. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:
Own the Story Lifecycle: Complete the entire story lifecycle from intake to production release. You’ll be responsible for standing up product stories and ensuring all requirements are met.
Contribute to Technical Excellence: Conduct technical analysis for standard scope stories and implement robust, scalable back-end solutions
Grow Technical Leadership: Begin to provide guidance and mentorship for peers and juniors, especially in technical implementation, while ensuring service/component-level technical vision is aligned with the roadmap.
Ensure Quality and Stability: Accurately estimate effort and resolve blockers promptly. You will participate in resolving incident resolution including root cause analysis and prevention, ensuring technical transparency across your scope.
Document and Communicate: Create comprehensive technical documentation for the features you build and collaborate with stakeholders
Expect challenges, collaboration, and the freedom to bring your ideas to life. Our tech stack includes (but it’s not limited to) PostgreSQL, Java, Spring Boot. We rely on AWS for our infrastructure, with microservices deployed on EC2/ECS, S3 for storage, AWS Lambda for serverless functions, and Kinesis and ElasticSearch for log streaming. You'll take ownership of your work from start to finish.
Who we’re looking for
We need a problem solver who is eager to learn, owns their work, and is ready to collaborate and to take real ownership. Does it sound like you?
Experience & Technical Foundations: You have at least 3 years of industry experience working with Java and a foundational understanding of cloud platforms (AWS is a plus).
Teamwork and Communication: You are able to communicate clearly and professionally, contributing to team-level knowledge sharing and building trust with peers.
User Focus: Possesses an inherent desire to understand and address user needs, ensuring the back-end system supports a great user experience.
Passion and Language Skills: You are passionate about FinTech or startup environments and fluent in English.
Don't worry if you don't tick every box. We believe in the power of different viewpoints and strengths. Your unique perspective is important as we build something special. If you're passionate and can make a difference, we truly encourage you to apply.
Our benefits & perks
We believe high commitment, effort, and impact deserve to be highly rewarded and supported. That’s why we created Satispay CareAbout, our way of making sure you’re supported in your well-being, growth, and finances:
👨👩👧 CareAbout health & wellbeing
Unlimited paid time off
Psychological support & mental health webinars with Serenis
Flexible hybrid working system
Extended parental leave
Childcare leave
Health Coverage
📚 CareAbout growth & development
Professional development programmes
Internal mobility program
Language classes with Preply
Internal workshops & training
💰 CareAbout financial support
Stock Option Plan (with additional grants often provided based on performance)
International relocation support
Competitive salary
Flexible Benefit budget
Meal vouchers
Our selection process
Our selection process is tailored to each role and includes at least a call with our Talent Acquisition Team, a technical evaluation, and a final in-person meeting. Your recruiter will share more insights during your first meeting with us!
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!
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