Software Engineer – Payroll (d/f/m)

Requirements

• Strong backend engineering experience in production systems
• Experience working in Java, Kotlin, or similar languages
• Comfort operating in regulated or correctness-critical domains
• A pragmatic approach to compliance: risk-aware, but focused on building great user experiences
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for quality
• Clear communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in payroll, fintech, or other regulated domains
• German language skills (helpful for understanding documents, but not required)
• Full stack experience (frontend is not required, but helpful)

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and evolve backend systems that power social and health insurance calculations, reporting, and compliance
• Help scale the payroll platform to support 3x growth in employees and customers
• Simplify and improve existing architectures to increase stability, quality, and maintainability
• Develop new features and close gaps within the social insurance domain as regulations evolve
• Work closely with Product Managers and Compliance experts to translate legal requirements into robust technical solutions and simpler experiences
• Take ownership of features end to end, from design through production

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
• 28 days paid holiday, plus extra days after 2 and 4 years
• One fully paid Impact Day per year
• Family leave, mental health support, and sabbatical options
• Regular team events, office snacks, drinks, and weekly catered lunches