Software Engineer, Backend

Backend Engineer · Mid · Full Time

Milan, ItalyEUR 45k – 75k7mo ago
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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 have

    Understanding of financial technology and digital payment ecosystems

  • Microservices

    Nice to have

    Experience with microservices design and implementation

Tech stack

Languages

Java

Frameworks

Spring Boot

Databases

PostgreSQL

Tools

AWS EC2AWS ECSAWS LambdaKinesisElasticSearch

Other

Microservices

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.

  1. 01

    Initial Screening

    Call with Talent Acquisition Team to discuss background and role fit

  2. 02

    Technical Evaluation

    Comprehensive technical assessment of engineering skills and experience

  3. 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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