Senior Backend Engineer - Payments (d/f/m)

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Overview

Redefine the future of live entertainment tech with vivenu, the global leader in event ticketing tech. We are transforming event ticketing for global leaders and handling high-scale infrastructure to empower event organizers with brand control, data insights, and seamless ticketing integration. With six offices worldwide and growing, we deliver a customizable, intuitive solution and industry-leading support for complex ticketing challenges.

Join us as our (Senior) Backend Engineer (d/f/m) - Checkout & Payments , focused on designing and building scalable payment processing and checkout experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend APIs and services focused on payment processing, billing, and end-to-end checkout experiences
• Integrate and manage third-party payment providers and gateways, ensuring seamless, reliable, and secure transaction flows
• Optimize payment infrastructure for high performance, scalability, and security while handling large volumes of concurrent transactions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend, product, and customer support teams to continuously improve the user experience and resolve payment-related issues
• Play a key role in building our own managed payments platform, creating deeply integrated, automated, and scalable payment solutions for our customers

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in backend development, particularly in payment processing, billing systems, or checkout flows
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (JavaScript or TypeScript, Java, Golang, or Kotlin)
• 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, ideally with hands-on involvement in payment and billing integrations
• Experience in working with payment gateway APIs (e.g., Stripe, Adyen, Braintree), checkout systems, or subscription billing platforms
• A solid understanding of NoSQL databases, caching mechanisms, and message queues
• Knowledge of data security and compliance standards, including PCI-DSS and best practices for handling sensitive payment data
• Experience in cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP) and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Why join vivenu?

• Live Entertainment Tech — Play a mission-critical role for global brands, redefining fan experiences with cutting-edge technology
• Sustainable Growth — We scale sustainably on a profitable, VC-backed foundation with long-term vision
• Top-tier Team — Collaborate with professionals from Google, Slack, and Salesforce
• Global DNA — Diverse, merit-driven team across six global offices
• Fast Growing, in All Aspects — Recognized as a fast-growing scale-up in Europe
• Next-Gen Leaders & Insights — Work with technology leaders and set the standard for the ticketing industry
• Vivenu Inclusion Statement — We value bold, diverse minds and a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow, and thrive

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries — Software Development

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