Senior Software Engineer - Local payments

PPRO; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning budget

Gym membership

Enhanced family leave

Mental health platform

Pet-friendly office

Job summary

PPRO, a global payments platform, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (m/w/x) in Berlin. You will design and own high‑impact services, mentoring peers and shaping architecture while collaborating in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Expect work on cloud-native systems with AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker, using Java/Kotlin across modern frameworks. You’ll join a diverse team of engineers driving scalable payments solutions for global clients, contributing to product strategy and technical

Qualifications

• Proven experience building scalable backend services in a cloud environment.
• Strong knowledge of Java or Kotlin and modern frameworks.
• Experience with AWS and containerized deployments.

Responsibilities

• Own products end-to-end from requirements to production deployment.
• Collaborate in autonomous, agile teams to deliver features.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical direction.
• Mentor engineers and share best practices across the team.
• Operate services and participate in on-call rotations.
• Share knowledge and drive improvements.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

English

Problem solving

Results-driven

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Spring Boot

Micronaut

React

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, and potentially take part in an on-call rotation
• 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

Some of the technologies you’ll get to work with

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy.