About us
Traditional banking has never really given you control over your financial life. Satispay exists to change that: to empower people through finance.
That means making financial services easy and accessible for over 6.5M users. We started with payments, then benefits, investing, cards... and we’re not done. Not even close.
We follow the same logic every time: find a real problem, solve it properly, then look for the next one. The destination? To build the most loved financial platform in the world.
If you own outcomes rather than tasks, stay close to what users need, and refuse to wait for someone else to fix what's broken — you'll find people here who work exactly in the same way. And together, you'll build something worth being proud of.
What you'll be doing
As our Staff Software Engineer, you'll define the long-term technical vision for one of our domains, architecting complex subsystems that power our features and leading efficient initiatives that directly empower millions of users to reach their financial goals.
Here's what that looks like in practice:
Define Technical Strategy - Architect complex subsystems that power our features, with cross-product considerations, leading efficient initiatives impacting multiple groups.
Advance the Architecture - Design and build scalable, high-quality systems that solve complex financial engineering problems, including managing and simplifying the most complex back-end systems.
Technical Thought Leadership - Build cross-organizational relationships to drive technical alignment, represent the technical vision externally and internally, and stay ahead of emerging technology trends in FinTech.
Develop Talent - Develop the next generation of technical leaders and champion a culture of high-quality engineering and continuous improvement.
Generate Impact - Play a vital role in helping users reach their financial goals through your contributions to the back-end infrastructure, directly contributing to Satispay's mission.
Our tech stack includes (but it’s not limited to) PostgreSQL, Java, Spring Boot. We rely on AWS for our infrastructure, with microservices deployed on EC2/ECS, S3 for storage, AWS Lambda for serverless functions, and Kinesis and ElasticSearch for log streaming. You'll take ownership of your work from start to finish.
Who we're looking for
This role needs someone who is a visionary problem-solver, who excels in cross-team collaboration with deep expertise.
Extensive Experience - At least 7 years of related experience in back-end software engineering, with a proven track record of architecting and maintaining microservices in a high-paced environment, building high-throughput systems capable of serving millions of users with high availability.
Tech Expertise - Deep experience working with Java and a strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS is a plus), capable of handling the most complex technical challenges.
Strategic Communication - Ability to communicate in a structured and convincing manner, adapting your style to build trust positively and professionally with various stakeholders, capable of building cross-organizational relationships for technical alignment.
Thought Leadership - Proven ability to generate intellectual property and thought leadership, identifying and capitalizing on emerging technology trends, and acting as a technical reference point for the team.
Passion and Language Skills - Passionate about FinTech or startup environments and fluent in English.
Don't worry if you don't tick every box. We believe in the power of different viewpoints and strengths. Your unique perspective is important as we build something special: if you're passionate and can make a difference, we truly encourage you to apply.
CareAbout: how we support your impact
We move fast, and evolution never stops. It’s a fun ride, but it can be challenging. To make sure our people truly thrive, we’re committed to making their lives easier, both in the office and out in the world. That’s why we created CareAbout:
❤️ Health: private insurance for you and your family, psychological support with Serenis, mental health workshops.
💰 Financial resources: Stock Option Plan, meal vouchers, relocation support if you’re moving countries.
⚙️ Growth and development: professional development programs, internal mobility, language courses with Preply.
🌱 Flexibility: unlimited PTO, hybrid working policy*, flexible working hours.
👨👩👧 Family: enhanced parental leave, additional leave for child sickness.
*We embrace three days per week in-office (Tuesday and Thursday + 1 of your choice), with the option to request extra remote time.
Salary: €64,000- €88,000 gross per annum
This range is set using objective, gender-neutral criteria for the role's core requirements. However, we do not believe in putting a ceiling on talent. The final compensation package is tailored according to your unique experience and expertise. If your skills go beyond the standard profile, apply anyway so we can discuss a package that reflects your true value.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Satispay, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless - for instance - of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national origin. Join us in a workplace where everyone belongs!
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Skills Required
- 7+ years of backend software engineering experience
- Proven track record architecting and maintaining microservices for high-throughput, high-availability systems
- Deep experience with Java
- Experience with Spring Boot
- Experience with PostgreSQL
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms and AWS (EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, Kinesis)
- Experience with log streaming and search technologies (ElasticSearch)
- Ability to communicate strategically and build cross-organizational relationships
- Proven technical thought leadership and ability to mentor and develop technical talent
- Fluent in English
- Passion for FinTech or startup environments
Satispay Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Satispay and has not been reviewed or approved by Satispay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are granted to all permanent employees with performance-based top-ups, broadening access to ownership. This structure can elevate total compensation beyond base salary.
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Flexible Benefits — A flexible benefits budget in Italy and meal vouchers, alongside relocation support, add tangible, locally relevant value to compensation. These choice-based elements can materially boost take-home value where available.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited paid time off and flexible hours expand time-away and scheduling options. Enhanced parental leave and extra time off for a child’s illness further broaden leave coverage.
Satispay Insights
What We Do
Satispay is a financial platform built around a simple idea: empowering people through finance by bringing your everyday finances into one place. You can pay, save, and invest from a single app, without the complexity that usually comes with financial services. We started in 2015 as a payment network, became an Italian unicorn in 2022, and have kept expanding ever since - into corporate welfare, Buy Now Pay Later, and investing, with debit cards in partnership with Mastercard marking our natural evolution toward banking. Today 6.5 million people and 450,000+ affiliated stores use Satispay: proof of what making financial services accessible to everyone looks like in practice, whether you're paying, getting paid, or managing welfare for a company. Our goal is straightforward: building the most loved platform in the world for managing your financial life. Behind it is a team of 750+ talented people across Europe, and we're still growing. If you'd like to be part of it, take a look at our open roles: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/satispay?utm_source=ebli
Why Work With Us
Satispay is building the most loved financial platform in the world. 6.5M people and 450,000 shops already run on it. Everyone here holds stock options, so you own a piece of what you build. It's fast and not for everyone. If you want a comfortable seat, skip us. If you want your work to reach millions, come.
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