Requirements

Strong back-end engineering experience (ideally with modern JVM languages like Kotlin or similar), working with distributed systems.
Deep back-end development expertise (Kotlin experience is a plus).
Experience working with modern engineering best practices, including testing strategies, observability, and security considerations.
Demonstrated ability to maintain high-availability applications with a strong focus on performance and reliability.
Experience with incident response and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Proven ability to mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across engineering and product teams.
Comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment, engaging in pair programming and team discussions.
Willingness to be on-call and take ownership of operational responsibilities.

Nice to Haves

Develop and enhance Personio’s core Subscription Management platform, focusing on feature access verification, package & pricing, and account duplication.
Build scalable and high-performance backend services to support core subscription logic and account management.
Contribute to a high-output engineering team by actively coding and delivering impactful features.
Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code that aligns with best practices.
Own the estimation, scoping, and planning of projects, ensuring efficient execution.
Solve complex technical challenges to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
Participate in the interviewing and hiring process to support the growth of the team.
Take ownership of on-call responsibilities and enhance engineering processes.

Receive a competitive reward package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years
Make an impact on the environment and society with 1 (fully paid) Impact Day
Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities
Enjoy gathering for meals, cultural initiatives, and events like local Summer Sessions and year-end celebrations. There's also healthy snacks, drinks, and a weekly catered lunch.