Description
Senior Backend Engineer - Payments (d/f/m)
Team: Product & Development
Location: Darmstadt
Commitment: Full time
Workplace Type: hybrid
Redefine the future of live entertainment tech
Welcome to vivenu, the global leader in event ticketing tech and one of the world’s fastest-growing live entertainment tech firms. We are transforming event ticketing for global leaders like the Grammys, the Golden Globes, Stanford University and the Hockenheimring turning what was once a simple transaction into a strategic business advantage. Backed by over $65 million in funding, our platform empowers event organizers to own their brand experience, unlock deep data insights, and seamlessly integrate ticketing into their digital infrastructure.
With six offices worldwide and growing, we deliver a customizable, intuitive solution and industry-leading support that simplify even the most complex ticketing challenges – helping organizers deliver exceptional experiences and drive real growth.
Join us and build the future of live entertainment.
With over 10 million end users and usage quadrupling annually, our infrastructure now handles over 1 billion requests per month — and counting. Our API-first platform solves complex system challenges at scale — delivering performance, flexibility, and reliability for the world’s leading live entertainment brands.
As our (Senior) Backend Engineer (d/f/m) - Checkout & Payments, you will
- 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
What you will need to succeed in this role:
- Strong expertise in backend development, particularly in payment processing, billing systems, or checkout flows
- Proficiency in at least one backend language (we use Golang and TypeScript)
- 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
- Being comfortable in cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP) and familiar with Docker and Kubernetes
- The ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and approach problems with ownership and attention to detail
Why join vivenu?
Live Entertainment Tech
Play a mission-critical role for global brands, redefining fan experiences from festivals to major sports events. Here, you’re part of the business of fun — powered by cutting-edge technology that brings moments to life for millions.
Sustainable Growth
We scale sustainably on a profitable, VC-backed foundation with true product-market fit. This means continuous investment in our people, products, and long-term vision.
Top-tier Team
Collaborate with over 160 dedicated professionals, including leaders from Google, Slack, and Salesforce. Together, we’re shaping the future of live entertainment technology, one decision at a time.
Global DNA
We’re a diverse, merit-driven team spread across six global offices. Talent and impact are what matter here — not hierarchy or background.
Fast Growing, in All Aspects
Sifted consistently ranks us among the fastest-growing scale-ups in Europe. We’re driven by daily learning, shared wins, and collective growth.
Next-Gen Leaders & Insights
Work alongside some of tech’s brightest minds — from Forbes 30 Under 30 founders to Executive of the Year award winners. At vivenu, you’ll help set the standard for the ticketing industry’s future.
vivenu Inclusion Statement
At vivenu, we believe our people define our success – and that we win with bold, diverse minds. The strongest teams are built on different perspectives, experiences, and voices. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute, grow, and thrive to shape the future of live entertainment globally.
Check out our mission statement and corporate values here.
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