Senior Backend Engineer

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 & accounting processes in order to eliminate unnecessary manual tasks.

As a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d), 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.

Your Key Responsibilities

Software Development and Strategy:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems with a focus on cloud architectures and microservices.

• Play a role in setting technology directions and tech strategy aligned with the companys business goals.

• Implement Clean Architecture and adhere to Clean Code principles to ensure high-quality software.

• Work with cross-functional teams to define, design, and enhance features, ensuring integration with front-end components.

• Continuously improve code quality, testing coverage, and deployment practices.

• Utilize modern tools, including LLMs and other high-productivity technologies.

Leadership:

• Mentor and coach junior colleagues in technical competencies and related skills.

• Collaborate with product managers, tech leads and designers to define and prioritize features.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

Agile Processes and Delivery:

• Follow agile practices, participating actively in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Ensure timely delivery while maintaining and promoting high-quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of experience in software software development, including at least 2 years as a senior

• Proficiency in at least one backend-related programming language, preferably Python with another one Golang being highly preferred

• Expert knowledge in backend development and good command of cloud architectures.

• Good command of developing and deploying microservices in distributed environments with a strong understanding of DevOps principles and processes.

• Practical experience and good knowledge of Event-Driven Architectures and Systems

• Proven experience with NoSQL and RDBMS databases.

• Good understanding of modern data science principles and tools.

Nice to Have

• Experience with full-stack development.

• Proficiency in two backend-related programming languages (Python and Golang)

• Expertise in DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in coaching and developing junior team members.

What We Offer

Be part of shaping the future of financial workflows using the latest technical possibilities.

• Pleasant working atmosphere in the middle of Vienna

• Possibility to work remote

• Open and honest corporate culture

• Independent work and short decision-making paths

• Motivated, dynamic team and flat hierarchies

• 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

• Flexible working hours

• Job ticket for Wiener Linien

• The minimum salary for this position is 65.000,- overpayment possible depending on qualifications

Join us and help shape the future of backend engineering!