Backend Tech Lead - Business Domain

Department: Tech & Product

Location: Milan, Italy

Employment Type: FullTime

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 Backend Tech Lead, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of digital welfare payments—handling everything from employer benefits to complex products.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

• Drive multi-service solutions - Conduct technical analysis for medium-to-large projects, designing highly-available, scalable, and secure solutions for products that define the welfare core.

• Ensure technical quality - Implement robust testing strategies and oversee gradual rollouts to ensure welfare distributions are precise and reliable.

• Resolve and anticipate blockers - Proactively address technical blockers, drive knowledge sharing, and tackle unique B2B registration and high-volume benefit allocation challenges.

• Execution and ownership - Take full ownership of your work, delivering features that provide a seamless back-end integration from employer signup to employee spending.

• Mentor peers - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, ensuring high-quality engineering practices across the team.

• System maintenance and stability - Simplify payments and improve accessibility by maintaining efficient systems that handle complex welfare regulations with ease.

• User-first engineering - Build products where technical excellence translates into a frictionless journey for both employers and employees.

Who we're looking for

This role needs someone who is a problem-solver, loves teamwork, and gets things done with curiosity and readiness for real ownership.

• Extensive experience - At least 5 years of related experience in back-end software engineering, with a proven track record in microservices and cloud environments.

• Programming expertise - Deep experience with Java and a strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS is a plus).

• Technical leadership - Proven ability to conduct technical analysis for large-scope projects affecting multiple systems and drive knowledge sharing.

• Structured communication - Communicate in a professional and structured manner, building trust with stakeholders and maintaining reliable technical documentation.

• Language proficiency - 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: €51,000 - €66,500 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!

Learn more about us

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