Software Engineer - Backend *remote* (m/f/d)

Pliant is a European fintech specializing in B2B payment solutions. Our modular, API-first platform helps businesses streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into their financial workflows. Designed for industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet, Pliant enables greater efficiency, control, and profitability.

We serve two primary customer segments:

• Companies looking to optimize operational processes through intuitive apps and APIs, gaining control, automation, and financial flexibility through extended credit lines.
• Businesses such as financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks that want to launch or enhance their credit card offerings using Pliant’s embedded finance and white‑label solutions.

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant supports over 3,500 businesses and more than 20 partners globally. As a licensed e‑money institution (EMI), we issue Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, helping companies streamline and simplify payments.

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About the role

We are hiring a Software Engineer – Backend (m/f/d) . As part of the Engineering department, you will join one of our cross‑functional teams of frontend and backend engineers, product managers, and designers.

You will be playing a key role in delivering innovative features paired with a great user experience to our business customers. For this purpose, you have good attention to detail and don’t just work on code but bring a product to life!

What you’ll do

• Conception, definition, and further development of our banking platform
• Ensuring a scalable, maintainable, and secure microservice architecture
• Implementation of integration and E2E tests

What you’ll bring

• Expertise in building testable, maintainable, and extendable architecture
• Obsession with the best engineering practices
• Knowledge of distributed architecture patterns and antipatterns
• 5+ years of relevant experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Proficiency with REST APIs
• Proficiency with relational databases (preferably PostgreSQL)
• Great automation testing skills
• Experience with AWS and Docker

Bonus points

• Experience with Terraform
• Basic knowledge of web development and React

What we offer

• The opportunity to work in a growing team with big responsibilities that thrives on a strong exchange of knowledge and excellence
• Attractive remuneration
• Your choice of preferred OS, Windows or Mac
• Flat hierarchy and transparent communication in a relaxed, professional atmosphere
• Opportunity to develop your talent in a dynamic team with ambitious goals
• Flexibility and possibility to work remotelyMonthly mobility benefit
• Wellhub Membership
• Company card with a monthly allowance for lunches, coffee, etc. with co‑workers

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

Financial Services and Banking