Senior Software Engineer - Cash Flow (Java, Spring, AWS)

PPRO; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

€1,000 learning budget

Insurance

Gym membership

Enhanced family leave

Mental health platform

Pet-friendly office

Job summary

PPRO in Berlin is seeking Senior Software Engineers (m/w/x) to help shape our local payments platform. You will own services end-to-end, design scalable systems, and mentor teammates while working in small, autonomous teams.

This role offers hybrid work with 3 days on site, a €1,000 yearly learning budget, comprehensive insurance, gym membership, enhanced family leave, and access to a mental health platform. English is required; you will collaborate globally.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and building scalable Java/Kotlin services.
• Strong cloud-native experience with AWS.
• Proficient with Spring Boot and modern frameworks.
• Frontend integration with React is a plus.
• Fluent in English; capable of working in international teams.

Responsibilities

• Own services end-to-end from requirements to deployment.
• Collaborate in small autonomous teams in an agile setup.
• Mentor other engineers and promote code quality.
• Drive architecture decisions and technical direction.
• Advocate best practices and maintainable software delivery.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

React

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Event-driven

English

Tools

SNS/SQS

Kinesis

Job description

At PPRO, we simplify access to local payments - providing a local payments platform that empowers giants like PayPal, Stripe, and Microsoft to connect with billions of consumers worldwide. We are on an ambitious, fast-paced mission to 3x our growth by 2028 - and we’re just getting started. Our magic lies in our team of proud payments nerds. Spanning over 50 nationalities across 10+ global locations, our diverse cultures aren't a checklist; they are the competitive advantage driving our innovation. This is a people-first, high trust environment where you’ll have the autonomy to make a massive impact, own your work end-to-end, and grow through broad exposure, meaningful challenges, and continuous learning. We get things done, challenge respectfully, put the customer first, and recognise that our biggest successes are those we create as a team. If you’re ready to leave your footprint on global commerce, join us.

The Purpose

At PPRO, Senior Software Engineers (m/w/x) make some of the most significant decisions for the company. Think of yourself as an important contributor to the success of your team, with a significant impact on the team’s product, but also on its culture and spirit. You will solve complex technical problems, participate in decisions on architecture and technical direction, support and mentor other engineers and work alongside them in the code.

Your Impact In This Role

• Own products and services end-to-end, from requirements till deployment in our production systems
• Collaborate and grow in a dynamic and autonomous environment while working in small, agile teams
• Be an integral part of a team, in addition to its culture and ways of working. Common practices include agile methodologies, pair and mob programming
• Use the latest technologies to solve real problems for our customers at a massive scale
• Be part of a team that will take full operational responsibility for the services that you own
• Share your knowledge and build creative solutions while helping the team evolve best practices

What Would Make You a Great Fit

• Results-orientation, collaborative, pragmatic, and with a continuous improvement mindset
• Multiple experiences working with one or more general-purpose programming languages including Java
• Experience designing and building scalable products and services
• Experience with the cloud (preferably AWS)
• Great problem solving abilities
• Working proficiency in English
• Accounting/Fintech Domain: Experience with - or a strong interest in—the complexities of accounting systems or ledgers is a distinct advantage

The Tech You'll Work With

• Java and Kotlin (latest versions)
• Modern frameworks (Spring Boot, React)
• Cloud-native systems (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker)
• Event-driven architectures (SNS/SQS, Kinesis)

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working - We offer a hybrid structure with a 3 days / week on site expectation, so you can strike the balance between office and home working. In addition to our 30-day holiday allowance, we also provide a work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year.
• Learning and Development - We offer a €1,000 annual budget to support your professional growth—because investing in your development benefits us all. In addition, we provide leadership cafés, on-the-job training, and other opportunities to help you grow your skills and thrive in your role.
• Insurance - Because better safe than sorry - we want our employees to benefit from various insurances including accident insurance, disability insurance, direct insurance (bAV) and travel insurance.
• Gym membership - PPRO helps contribute towards the costs of your gym membership, supporting your physical fitness journey while easing the burden on your wallet
• Enhance Family Leave - We understand the importance of family - that's why we offer enhanced family leave to support you during key life moments.
• Mental Health Platform - We’ve teamed up with a top well-being platform to provide one-on-one therapy, chat therapy, therapist-led courses, guided meditations, and more.
• Pet-friendly office - Because work is better with your paw-tners by your side

Our Principles

We get things done: We are courageous; we take ownership, make decisions and get things done.

We act with trust and integrity: We listen first and challenge respectfully. We seek out and leverage diverse perspectives. We welcome and offer honest and open feedback, always assuming positive intent.

We put the customer first: We are laser focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers. We put the customer at the heart of what we do.

We make things better: We boldly explore new ideas and have an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.

We work as a team: We collaborate closely and value team success over individual achievement.

Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

Payments only work when they reflect how different people actually pay, and we build teams the same way: our people span more than 50 nationalities, and that mix is exactly what makes us good at this. So if you're reading this and wondering whether you tick every box, apply anyway. We're far more interested in what you'll bring than a perfect match on paper.

We welcome applicants of every background, identity, and experience, and we make sure our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an adjustment at any stage, just let us know: we're happy to help.

A Few More Things

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