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# Java Engineer at Softup Technologies

- **Company:** Softup Technologies
- **Location:** Munich, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-02-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/softup-technologies/am9icG9zdDrSA3AEIpJ4V55uyGFSN8o0

## 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

## About Softup Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Softup Technologies GmbH is a Munich-based software development and AI solutions company that deploys AI agents and provides full-stack engineering services to help businesses cut costs and unlock revenue.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Munich, Bavaria, Germany (with a second office in Tirana, Albania)
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Daniel Kazani (Co-Founder); other founders not publicly listed

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Information Technology & Services; Custom Software Development; AI Solutions
- **Target customers**: Startups and SMEs looking to build or scale their engineering teams, and organizations seeking to deploy AI agents for cost reduction or revenue generation.
- **Mission or purpose**: "Provide services with the most advanced technology and stack, offer value added services to cover client needs, create some of the most innovative products, and build teams of startups and SMEs." [softup.co](https://www.softup.co/careers)

## Products & Services
- **Full-Stack Software Development**: Custom front-end, back-end, and infrastructure development for startups and SMEs. Covers the full stack from presentation layer to data management.
- **Value Added Services**: UX/UI design, Quality Assurance, Infrastructure setup, and project management.
- **AI Agent Deployment**: Expert AI engineers and turnkey AI products designed to cut costs or unlock new revenue, with a focus on clear ROI delivered in weeks, not quarters. [softup.co](https://www.softup.co/careers)
- **Team Scaling Services**: Building dedicated engineering teams for clients, covering recruitment, onboarding, and management.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private, bootstrapped company).
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **$3.3M** (source: Datanyze). The company has 27-35 employees (sources vary). [datanyze.com](https://www.datanyze.com/companies/softup-technologies/508856898)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: NEKOD (venture collaboration announced June 2026). No external venture capital funding reported. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/softuptechnologies)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Yearly headcount growth of **+3.1%** (+1 person) as of mid-2026.
  - LinkedIn followers: **10,031** (+7% yearly growth).
  - Has served **more than 15 clients** in under two years across various industries.
  - Workforce distributed across 6 countries (Albania, Germany, Poland, Finland, Austria, Kosovo), indicating a distributed and growing international presence.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Boutique, High-Quality Focus**: Positions itself as a premium provider that "stands for the highest quality and dedication, without breaking your bank," targeting clients who want quality over scale.
- **Dual AI + Classic Software Expertise**: Combines traditional full-stack development (Java, Node.js, React, etc.) with cutting-edge AI agent deployment, allowing them to serve both modernization and innovation needs.
- **Nearshore Advantage**: With a major engineering hub in Tirana, Albania (52% of staff), they offer cost-effective European talent with cultural and time-zone alignment to German clients.
- **High Employee Satisfaction**: Employer rating of **4.8/5.0** (12 reviews) with top marks in Culture (4.8) and Career Growth (4.7). [softup.co](https://www.softup.co/careers)

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-First Engineering**: Actively hiring "AI-First Sr. Engineers" and focusing on deploying AI agents that deliver measurable ROI quickly. Their recent hiring push signals a strategic shift toward AI as a core product.
- **Venture Collaboration**: Their June 2026 partnership with NEKOD marks their "first venture collaboration," suggesting a move toward incubating or co-building startups, not just providing services.
- **Expanding US Presence**: The company lists two offices in the United States alongside their German and Albanian hubs, indicating a push into the North American market.
- **Continued International Hiring**: Recruiting across Germany, Albania, and remotely, with an emphasis on senior engineering talent.

## Why Work Here
- **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](https://www.softup.co/careers)
- **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](https://builtin.com/company/softup-technologies)

## Sources
1. [softup.co - Careers Page](https://www.softup.co/careers)
2. [linkedin.com - Softup Technologies](https://linkedin.com/company/softuptechnologies)
3. [builtin.com - Softup Technologies Profile](https://builtin.com/company/softup-technologies)
4. [theorg.com - Softup Technologies Org Chart](https://theorg.com/org/softup-technologies)
5. [datanyze.com - Softup Technologies Revenue & Profile](https://www.datanyze.com/companies/softup-technologies/508856898)

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