Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

<p dir="ltr"><span>Finmatics is a fast-growing software as a service (SaaS) company that provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to thousands of businesses of all sizes. Our mission is to automate financial &amp; accounting processes in order to eliminate unnecessary manual tasks.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><br/><span>As a </span><strong>Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d)</strong><span>, you will bring strong technical expertise and the ability to translate business requirements into innovative technical solutions and initiatives. As part of our engineering team, you will work on a variety of projects and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions.</span></p><p><br/></p><h2 dir="ltr"><span>Your Key Responsibilities</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr"><span>Software Development and Strategy:</span></h3><ul> <li><span>Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems with a focus on cloud architectures and microservices.</span></li> <li><span>Play a role in setting technology directions and tech strategy aligned with the company’s business goals.</span></li> <li><span>Implement Clean Architecture and adhere to Clean Code principles to ensure high-quality software.</span></li> <li><span>Work with cross-functional teams to define, design, and enhance features, ensuring integration with front-end components.</span></li> <li><span>Continuously improve code quality, testing coverage, and deployment practices.</span></li> <li><span>Utilize modern tools, including LLMs and other high-productivity technologies.</span></li> </ul><h3 dir="ltr"><span>Leadership:</span></h3><ul> <li><span>Mentor and coach junior colleagues in technical competencies and related skills.</span></li> <li><span>Collaborate with product managers, tech leads and designers to define and prioritize features.</span></li> <li><span>Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.</span></li> </ul><h3 dir="ltr"><span>Agile Processes and Delivery:</span></h3><ul> <li><span>Follow agile practices, participating actively in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure timely delivery while maintaining and promoting high-quality standards.</span></li> </ul><p><br/></p><h2 dir="ltr"><span>Required Qualifications</span></h2><ul> <li><span>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</span></li> <li><span>5+ years of experience in software software development, including at least 2 years as a senior</span></li> <li><span>Proficiency in at least one backend-related programming language, preferably Python with another one Golang being highly preferred</span></li> <li><span>Expert knowledge in backend development and good command of cloud architectures.</span></li> <li><span>Good command of developing and deploying microservices in distributed environments with a strong understanding of DevOps principles and processes.</span></li> <li><span>Practical experience and good knowledge of Event-Driven Architectures and Systems</span></li> <li><span>Proven experience with NoSQL and RDBMS databases.</span></li> <li><span>Good understanding of modern data science principles and tools.</span></li> </ul><h3 dir="ltr"><strong>Nice to Have</strong></h3><ul> <li><span>Experience with full-stack development.</span></li> <li><span>Proficiency in two backend-related programming languages (Python and Golang)</span></li> <li><span>Expertise in DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins.</span></li> <li><span>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li><span>Experience in coaching and developing junior team members.</span></li> </ul><h2 dir="ltr"><span>What We Offer</span></h2><p dir="ltr"><span>Be part of shaping the future of financial workflows using the latest technical possibilities.</span></p><ul> <li><span>Pleasant working atmosphere in the middle of Vienna</span></li> <li><span>Possibility to work remote</span></li> <li><span>Open and honest corporate culture</span></li> <li><span>Independent work and short decision-making paths</span></li> <li><span>Motivated, dynamic team and flat hierarchies</span></li> <li><span>Additional benefits include a subsidized lunch menu in our office (“Schrankerl”), a selection of free fruit and snacks as well as company and team events</span></li> <li><span>Flexible working hours</span></li> <li><span>Job ticket for Wiener Linien</span></li> <li><span>The minimum salary for this position is € 65.000,- overpayment possible depending on qualifications</span></li> </ul><p><br/></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Join us and help shape the future of backend engineering!</span></p>