Design and build scalable backend services and APIs for payments and financial workflows
Contribute to event-driven systems using messaging and streaming technologies
Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering to deliver practical, high-quality solutions
Support deployments, monitoring, and troubleshooting in cloud environments
Improve system reliability, performance, and security
Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and team discussions
Contribute to technical design and architecture decisions (for more senior candidates)
Explore and adopt new technologies and best practices where they add value

Experience building backend systems in a professional environment (Scala, Java, or similar)
Solid understanding of software design, APIs, and distributed systems
Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Familiarity with SQL and database design (RDBMS; NoSQL is a plus)
Interest or experience in event-driven architecture (Kafka or similar)
Comfortable debugging and improving production systems
Strong problem-solving skills and a practical mindset
Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team
Professional working proficiency in English
Experience designing and operating large-scale, high-availability systems
Ability to lead technical design and mentor other engineers
Experience making architectural tradeoffs and driving solutions
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.

Performance bonus opportunities
Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 13 paid public holidays aligned with the Czech calendar
Paid sick leave with additional support through the Czech social security system
Maternity, paternity, and parental leave in line with Czech regulations, plus additional paid paternity leave from 8am
Full statutory benefits, including public health insurance, social security, pension, and work accident coverage

Senior Backend Engineer

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