Satispay

Software Engineer III, Backend (L.68/99)

Satispay2 days ago
Location

Milan, Italy

Type

Full Time

Salary

EUR 45,000 – 53,000

Level

Senior

Role

Backend Engineer

Posted

Jul 10, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Software Engineer III, Backend at Satispay is a mid-to-senior level role focused on designing and building scalable, high-quality backend systems for a fintech payment platform serving 6+ million users across Europe. This position requires 3+ years of Java development experience, cloud platform expertise (AWS preferred), and strong communication skills, with an emphasis on technical leadership, incident resolution, and supporting a complete user-focused product experience.

What you'll do

Complete Story Lifecycle Ownership: Own and manage the entire story lifecycle from intake through production release, ensuring all product requirements are met and delivering features end-to-end with accountability for quality and timeliness.
Design Scalable Backend Systems: Design and implement robust, scalable backend solutions using Java and cloud technologies, conducting thorough technical analysis for standard-scope stories while maintaining high code quality and system performance standards.
Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers and junior engineers, ensuring service/component-level technical vision aligns with product roadmap while fostering knowledge sharing across the team.
Incident Management and Root Cause Analysis: Participate actively in incident resolution processes, perform root cause analysis on production issues, implement preventative measures, and maintain technical transparency across your system scope.
Technical Documentation and Stakeholder Communication: Create comprehensive technical documentation for implemented features, communicate progress to stakeholders, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful feature delivery.
Effort Estimation and Blocker Resolution: Accurately estimate engineering effort for assigned work items, identify and resolve blockers promptly, and maintain transparent communication about timelines and technical constraints.

What we look for

Technical

Java ProgrammingMinimum 3+ years of professional experience with Java, demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable code and design efficient backend solutions using Java frameworks and best practices.
Cloud Platform ExpertiseFoundational understanding of cloud platforms with AWS experience strongly preferred; experience with cloud-native architecture, containerization, and scalable infrastructure design.
Backend System DesignStrong capability in designing scalable, distributed backend systems; experience with microservices architecture, API design, database optimization, and system reliability patterns.
Incident Response and DebuggingProven ability to diagnose and resolve production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures; strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Education

Computer Science or Related FieldBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional development experience demonstrating strong technical foundations.
Fintech or Payment Systems KnowledgeUnderstanding of financial technology concepts, payment processing systems, and regulatory requirements in the fintech domain is highly valuable.

Experience

Professional Backend DevelopmentMinimum 3 years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated focus on backend systems, API development, and production-grade application delivery.
Startup or Fast-Paced EnvironmentExperience working in startup environments or high-velocity tech companies where rapid iteration, ownership, and adaptability are essential to success.
Cross-Functional CollaborationProven track record working effectively with product managers, data engineers, DevOps teams, and other technical stakeholders in collaborative delivery of complex features.

Skills

Required skills

JavaExpert-level proficiency in Java with ability to architect and implement scalable backend solutions, write clean production code, and mentor others in Java best practices.
AWS Cloud ServicesWorking knowledge of AWS services including EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, and other managed services relevant to building scalable payment infrastructure.
Relational DatabasesStrong experience with SQL and relational database design, query optimization, transaction management, and data modeling for high-volume transaction processing.
REST API DesignProficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs following best practices for security, versioning, documentation, and scalability in distributed systems.
Problem SolvingDemonstrated ability to analyze complex technical challenges, break them into manageable components, and implement effective solutions independently or with minimal guidance.
Communication SkillsClear, professional communication ability with the capacity to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in structured, convincing manner.

Nice to have

Microservices ArchitectureExperience designing and implementing microservices-based systems, understanding service boundaries, inter-service communication patterns, and distributed system trade-offs.
Message QueuesFamiliarity with message queue technologies such as RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, or AWS SQS for building asynchronous, scalable backend systems.
Container OrchestrationExperience with Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration for deploying and managing scalable backend services in production environments.
FinTech Domain KnowledgePrior experience in fintech, payments, banking, or related sectors with understanding of payment processing, compliance requirements, and financial security practices.
Performance OptimizationDemonstrated experience optimizing backend system performance, identifying bottlenecks, implementing caching strategies, and improving throughput under high-load scenarios.
Agile MethodologiesExperience working in Agile/Scrum environments with comfort around sprint planning, story estimation, retrospectives, and iterative development cycles.
Monitoring and ObservabilityFamiliarity with observability tools such as DataDog, New Relic, or Prometheus for implementing comprehensive logging, metrics, and tracing in production systems.

Compensation & benefits

Salary

EUR 45,000 – 53,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Comprehensive private insurance coverage for you and your family, providing access to premium healthcare services and reducing out-of-pocket costs.

Mental Health Support

Psychological support through partnership with Serenis platform and mental health workshops, ensuring employee wellbeing and access to professional counseling resources.

Stock Option Plan

Opportunity to participate in Satispay's stock option plan, allowing employees to share in company growth and financial success as the fintech platform scales.

Meal Vouchers

Regular meal vouchers to support daily meal expenses, enhancing financial wellbeing and reducing cost of living burdens.

Relocation Support

Comprehensive relocation assistance for international candidates moving to Italy or European hubs, including support with moving logistics and settling into new locations.

Professional Development Programs

Structured professional development opportunities including training, certifications, and skill development programs tailored to engineering career growth.

Internal Mobility

Clear pathways for career advancement and cross-team movement within Satispay, encouraging long-term growth and diverse experience across the organization.

Language Courses

Complimentary language training through partnership with Preply, supporting multilingual capabilities and cultural integration for international team members.

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Generous unlimited PTO policy demonstrating trust in employees to manage their own time while maintaining productivity and work-life balance.

Hybrid Work Policy

Flexible hybrid working arrangement requiring three days per week in-office (Tuesday, Thursday, plus one flexible day), with option to request additional remote days for work-life balance.

Flexible Working Hours

Flexible scheduling allowing employees to adapt work hours to personal preferences and peak productivity times, supporting diverse working styles.

Enhanced Parental Leave

Above-standard parental leave benefits for all employees, supporting family planning and work-life balance during major life transitions.

Additional Child Sickness Leave

Extra leave provisions for managing child illness and unexpected family needs, demonstrating commitment to supporting employees with family responsibilities.

Interview process

  1. 1
    Application Review — Your submitted application, resume, and experience will be reviewed against the role requirements to assess baseline qualifications and cultural fit with Satispay's engineering values.
  2. 2
    Technical Phone Screening — Initial technical conversation with a hiring manager or senior engineer to assess core Java proficiency, backend system design fundamentals, and approach to problem-solving in payment infrastructure contexts.
  3. 3
    System Design Interview — In-depth technical discussion focused on your ability to design scalable backend systems, make architectural trade-offs, and discuss real-world experience building systems at scale in financial services environments.
  4. 4
    Java Coding Assessment — Practical coding exercise evaluating your Java programming skills, code quality, testing approaches, and ability to implement clean, maintainable solutions under realistic constraints.
  5. 5
    Cross-Functional Discussion — Conversation with product managers, architects, or other backend engineers to assess communication skills, teamwork capabilities, and alignment with Satispay's collaborative engineering culture.
  6. 6
    Leadership and Growth Conversation — Discussion with engineering leadership about your technical mentorship experience, approach to technical documentation, and vision for growing technical leadership skills at the Senior level.
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Satispay is a European fintech company that provides mobile payment solutions and financial services to consumers and businesses. The company operates a digital payment platform that enables peer-to-peer transfers, merchant payments, and business transactions through a mobile app. Satispay focuses on simplifying payments in the European market, particularly in Italy, by offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional payment methods. The company serves a growing base of users and merchants across multiple European countries, operating in the digital payments and financial technology sector.

Milan, ItalyFounded 2013satispay.com/en-it/work-at-satispay

Tech Stack

Languages
Java
Frameworks
Spring BootMicroservices Frameworks
Databases
PostgreSQLRedis
Tools
AWS (Amazon Web Services)DockerGitCI/CD Pipelines
Other
RESTful APIsPayment Processing SystemsSystem Design and Architecture
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