Software Engineer, Backend - Core Domain

Backend Engineer · Mid · Full Time

Milan, ItalyEUR 45k – 75k4mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

Satispay is seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer to join their Core Domain team in Milan, Italy. The ideal candidate will contribute to building and maintaining critical financial systems, working with advanced technologies to revolutionize payment platforms and support the company's mission of transforming everyday payments.

Responsibilities

  • Core Platform Development: Build, maintain, and scale critical systems like Transaction Ledger, Identity & Access Management, and Payment Orchestration
  • Risk and Financial Services: Implement and optimize services for bank integrations, credit risk assessment, and real-time fraud detection
  • Technical Collaboration: Participate in technical analysis, contribute to documentation, and engage in technical discussions
  • Engineering Quality: Ensure technical excellence through clean code, rigorous testing, and safe system rollouts
  • AI-Powered Engineering: Leverage AI tools for code optimization, root cause analysis, and documentation generation

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • Backend Development

    At least 3 years of experience in backend engineering

  • Java Expertise

    Proven track record with Java and Spring Boot

  • Cloud Skills

    Experience with cloud environments, preferably AWS

Education

  • Computer Science

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

Experience

  • Microservices

    Experience building scalable microservices in fast-paced environments

  • System Reliability

    Demonstrated ability to manage system health and debug complex issues

Skills

Required

  • Java

    Deep expertise in Java programming language

  • Spring Boot

    Solid understanding of Spring Boot framework

  • Microservices

    Experience building and maintaining scalable microservices

  • Distributed Systems

    Strong understanding of distributed system architecture

  • AWS

    Good exposure to AWS cloud environment

Preferred

  • PostgreSQL

    Nice to have

    Experience with relational databases

  • Banking APIs

    Nice to have

    Understanding or experience with external banking integrations

  • Fintech

    Nice to have

    Passion for financial technology solutions

Tech stack

Languages

Java

Frameworks

Spring Boot

Databases

PostgreSQL

Tools

AWSAWS EC2AWS ECSAWS LambdaKinesisElasticSearch

Other

Microservices

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Base·EUR 45,000 – 75,000

Equity·Stock options

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO

    Flexible unlimited paid time off policy

  • Health Coverage

    Comprehensive health insurance and support

  • Professional Development

    Internal training programs, language classes, and workshops

  • Stock Options

    Competitive stock option plan with potential performance-based grants

  • Flexible Working

    Hybrid work model with flexible arrangements

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 coding skills and system design knowledge

  3. 03

    Final Interview

    In-person meeting to assess cultural fit and final discussions

Full posting

Original listing.

Software Engineer, Backend - Core Domain

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.
You will be joining the Business Team — the team that helps businesses improve their finances with Satispay. We own the financial backbone: fees, payouts, invoicing, compliance, and everything in between. If a business relies on Satispay to get paid correctly and on time, our team make it happen.
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 in the Core Team, you’ll play an important role in building and maintaining the backbone of our payment platform. You will be a key contributor to the technical quality and delivery of robust systems that support multiple services and product teams across the company. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:

  • Contribute to core platform domains: You will help build, maintain, and scale our most sensitive systems—such as the Transaction Ledger, Identity & Access Management (IAM), or Payment Orchestration. You’ll work closely with senior engineers to ensure these engines remain high-performant, secure, and "functional" for our product teams.

  • Develop risk & financial engines: You will implement and optimise services dedicated to bank integrations, credit risk, and real-time fraud detection. You'll write the robust logic that protects our "source of truth" and secures Satispay’s financial ecosystem.

  • Collaborate on technical solutions: You will participate in technical analysis for new projects and feature developments. You'll engage in technical discussions and contribute to high-quality documentation (Smart Papers) to ensure your implementations are clear, robust, and aligned with team goals.

  • Drive engineering quality: You will ensure technical excellence by writing clean, maintainable code, implementing rigorous testing strategies, and executing safe rollouts. You’ll work with your team to troubleshoot and resolve technical blockers, promoting a culture of simplicity in the codebase.

  • Work in an AI-powered environment: You will leverage AI tools daily to write and optimise code, speed up root cause analysis, and generate documentation, raising the bar for engineering efficiency.

  • Grow and collaborate: You will actively work with senior engineers to elevate your own technical and architectural skills, while also supporting junior team members. You’ll help the team adopt best practices to keep development cycles efficient, secure, and reliable.

Expect challenges, collaboration, and the freedom to bring your ideas to life. Our tech stack includes (but is not limited to) PostgreSQL, Java, and 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 assigned features and components from start to finish.

Who we’re looking for
We are looking for a proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and excels in building robust, mission-critical logic. Does it sound like you?

  • Experience: You have at least 3 years of experience as a Backend Engineer, with a proven track record of building and maintaining scalable microservices in fast-paced contexts.

  • Technical Foundations: Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot. You have a solid understanding of distributed systems and experience (or strong interest) in managing external dependencies like banking APIs.

  • Cloud Awareness: Good exposure to cloud environments (AWS is a plus) and relational databases (PostgreSQL).

  • Reliability Mindset: You care deeply about system health, data integrity, and clean business logic. You are comfortable debugging complex issues across different services.

  • Communication: You are able to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical peers.

  • Passion and Language Skills: You are passionate about FinTech 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!

Learn more about us
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