Java Engineer at Softup Technologies (Munich, Germany)
Softup Technologies· Munich, Germany·
Role details
Work type
Remote
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
We are currently seeking an Java Engineer to join our team on a full-time B2B remote basis, working with one of the largest payment processing companies in the market, a leading fintech player powering high-volume, mission-critical platforms.
As an Java Engineer, you will:
- Design and develop secure, robust payment gateway integrations with leading providers
- Build innovative payment solutions for specialized industries (petrol stations, retail, and beyond)
- Develop scalable RESTful APIs capable of handling high-volume transaction processing
- Architect and maintain microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and modern cloud technologies
- Implement event-driven architectures with RabbitMQ for real-time payment processing
- Deploy and orchestrate services on Kubernetes for high reliability and scalability
- Utilize Protobuf for efficient inter-service communication
- Contribute to data pipelines and analytics infrastructure to support business insights
- Work closely with product and business teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions
- Participate in agile processes and contribute to continuous improvement
- Ensure code quality through testing (JUnit, Mockito) and DevOps best practices
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Strong backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot
- Solid understanding of database design and RESTful API architecture
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments
- Experience with messaging systems (RabbitMQ or similar)
- Proficiency with Protobuf for microservices communication
- Strong testing mindset with JUnit and Mockito
- Experience with analytics, reporting, or Data Lakes
- Familiarity with Agile development and DevOps practices
- Fluent English communication skills
- EU residency and B2B work eligibility
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience with payment systems, gateways, or fintech platforms
- Exposure to PCI-DSS compliance and financial data security
Why work at Softup Technologies
- High Employee Satisfaction: A stellar 4.8/5.0 rating on their own career page, with employees praising Work-Life Balance (4.7), Compensation (4.6), Culture (4.8), and Career Growth (4.7). softup.co
- Remote & Flexible Work: Jobs are listed as "In-Office or Remote" or "Hybrid," offering flexibility depending on role and location. The HQ in Munich and the Tirana office are physical hubs, but remote work is an option for many roles.
- International & Multicultural Team: Employees from 6+ countries, with offices in Germany, Albania, and the USA. The team is majority technical (48% engineering), offering a strong peer group for engineers.
- Cutting-Edge Tech Stack: The company uses a modern stack including Java, Node.js, React, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Airflow, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and AI/ML tools, providing engineers with exposure to both modern infrastructure and AI.
- Growth & Ownership: With only 27-35 employees, new hires can expect significant ownership and impact. The company's flat structure (few management layers) and focus on "building teams" suggest a collaborative, non-corporate environment.
- Recently Posted Roles (as of mid-2026): Automation QA, Systems Operations Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Fullstack Engineer (PHP), Java Engineer, AI-First Sr. Engineer. builtin.com