Junior Backend Software Engineer (Kotlin / Java) - Banking Platform (m/f/x)

Scalable Capital; München; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Remote work abroad

Competitive compensation

Company pension

Deutschland Jobticket

Prime+ Broker subscription

Urban Sports Club

Job summary

Scalable Capital is seeking entry-level backend software engineers to help build a brand-new banking platform. You will translate business problems into technical solutions using modern practices, write clean, scalable code, and join a motivated FinTech team to learn from industry leaders.

You will design components that process millions of transactions and connect with major financial institutions, while enjoying a supportive environment with education budgets and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Knowledge in Java and/or Kotlin.
• Commitment to clean, well-architected code.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Docker, Spring Boot, AWS, Terraform, Python.
• Experience with microservices and event-based architecture is a plus.
• Background in financial services is a bonus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Translate business problems into technical solutions with clean, modern code.
• Help design and implement scalable backend components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.
• Connect banking platform with major financial institutions.

Skills

Core programming concepts

Java/Kotlin

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Docker

Spring Boot

AWS

Terraform

Python

Financial services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Docker

Spring Boot

AWS

Terraform

Python

Job description

Scalable Capital is a leading digital investment and banking platform with a full banking licence, empowering people across Europe to shape their own finances. Scalable Broker makes it easy and affordable for clients to invest professionally in stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, and derivatives, as well as set up savings plans. Scalable Wealth, the digital wealth management service, offers clients professional investment in ETF portfolios, and is also adopted as a white-label solution by banks and other B2B partners. The company’s offerings are rounded off by attractive interest rates, loans, and private equity. With the European Investor Exchange, Scalable Capital offers an exchange specifically for retail investors. Over one million clients have already entrusted more than €30 billion to the platform. Founded in 2014, Scalable Capital now employs over 700 people across Munich, Berlin, Vienna, Milan, and London. Together with the founding and management team, including Erik Podzuweit and Florian Prucker, they are working on a new generation of financial services.

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Job Description

We are looking for motivated entry level backend software engineers to work on our brand new banking platform!

Build a new exciting banking platform to serve our customers using cutting edge technology and modern software development practices

• Work on a new, exciting platform that can process millions of transactions
• Join a highly motivated team and learn from the industry leaders in FinTech
• Translate business problems into technical solutions with a focus on clean, modern code
• Help design and implement solutions that drive modern banking and connect us to major financial institutions

Qualifications

• A university degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or comparable qualifications
• A good understanding of core programming concepts like data structures and algorithms
• Knowledge in Java and/or Kotlin programming languages
• Passion for well architected, testable and clean code.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Familiarity and/or a strong interest in modern infrastructure and tools like Docker, Spring Boot, AWS, Terraform, Python
• Experience with microservices and event-based asynchronous architecture is a plus
• Background in financial services is a bonus, but not required

Additional Information

• Be part of one of the fastest-growing and most visible Fintech startups in Europe, creating innovative services that have a substantial impact on the lives of our customers
• Work with an international, diverse, inclusive, and ever-growing team that loves creating the best products for our clients
• Be productive with the latest hardware and tools
• Learn and grow by joining our in-house knowledge sharing or career development sessions and spending your individual Education Budget
• Learn and experience German culture first hand by joining our free German language classes
• International relocation support is provided if required
• Opportunity to work from abroad
• Benefit from an attractive compensation package and from the company pension scheme
• Monthly contribution of 50% for the ‘Deutschland Jobticket’
• Say goodbye to order commissions and say hello to your complimentary subscription of Scalable Capital's PRIME+ Broker
• Enjoy flexible and discounted sports activities with Urban Sports Club