Software Engineer – Payment Operations

Brite Payments; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Dynamic environment

Impact from day one

Exposure to EU markets

Well-being & professional development

Skilled team

Job summary

Brite Payments in Stockholm is seeking a Software Engineer to join our core team building a scalable backend for our instant payments platform. You will contribute to the foundation of our core banking functionality and work on systems that require precision and reliability.

You will tackle distributed microservices, event-driven architectures, and data integrity challenges using Python, FastAPI, and cloud-native deployments, with ownership from day one in a collaborative fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Python backend development with deployment experience.
• Experience with cloud-native applications and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend frameworks for core platform.
• Contribute to core banking functionality and reliability.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

Python backend

Cloud-native apps

Distributed systems

Event-driven architecture

Data integrity

Education

CS degree or related

Tools

FastAPI

Google Cloud Run

Docker

Job description

About Brite Payments

Founded in 2019, Brite Payments is a Swedish fintech and a leader in Instant Account-to-Account (A2A) payments. With connections to over 3,800+ banks, Brite enables consumers to pay directly from their bank account (also known as Pay by Bank) in real-time. With no signup or card details required, users authenticate using their bank's usual ID method, which is not only convenient and secure but provides merchants with fast fund settlement, zero chargebacks, and reduced costs. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Brite operates across 27 European markets, utilising local payment rails, open banking, and our own proprietary infrastructure, Brite Instant Payments Network (IPN). Want to join us on our journey? The future is Brite!

What You Will Do

As a Software Engineer at Brite you will work with our core team of highly skilled developers. Your tasks will be to develop and build a scalable and future-proof framework. You will be working on core banking functionality, the foundational systems upon which the organization's broader product development depends. This role emphasizes precision, system integrity and reliability. As a Developer at Brite, you will have a major impact on building the foundation of our core platform. With that said, you will be a vital part of the next fintech unicorn!

Are you a Brite mind?

• 3+ years of Python backend development (building, deploying, and maintaining).
• Deploying and managing cloud-native applications (GCP preferred).
• Building or working within distributed systems and microservices.
• Designing or scaling event-driven architectures.
• Working with systems where data integrity is critical.

Preferred Skills

• FastAPI and Pydantic for API development and data validation.
• Deploying and managing services on Google Cloud Run or similar platforms.
• Docker and containerization technologies.
• Degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

What we offer

• An optimistic, caring, and inclusive culture where you can be yourself.
• A dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment, with the chance to join one of Europe's hottest fintechs and learn from industry leaders.
• The opportunity to make an impact from day one in an organisation that values quick decision-making, teamwork, and results over titles.
• Exposure to a variety of verticals and use cases for our payments products, working with some of the fastest-growing businesses in Europe.
• An annual well-being and professional development allowance to invest in your personal growth.
• A team of fun, skilled professionals who are committed to making a lasting impact.

We are committed to building a highly inclusive and accessible workplace. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, physical abilities, and working styles.