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Backend Engineer - Control Mechanism

PleoMadrid, London, Lisbon
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Proven experience in server-side programming languages, particularly Kotlin. Expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes). Strong proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL. Familiarity with testing frameworks like JUnit and Testcontainers. Experience with observability tools like Grafana.

About the job

Managing expenditures can be a complex and cumbersome task, but at Pleo, we're revolutionizing this space. Our innovative spend management solutions empower finance teams and employees to handle their finances effortlessly and effectively. With a mission to help businesses 'go beyond', we strive to simplify the way money is managed.

Over the past decade, our mantra 'Pleo'—meaning 'more than you’d expect'—has driven our success and innovation.

As we continue to expand our reach to over 40,000 customers, we seek individuals who are passionate about identifying customer needs, simplifying complex challenges, and ambitiously pursuing excellence. Join our diverse team of 850+ exceptional individuals from more than 100 nationalities, all committed to shaping the future of business spending.

About the Role

We are excited to invite a skilled Backend Engineer to our team at Pleo. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the design and scalability of our backend systems while taking part in exciting projects as we enhance our product and service offerings. If you have a passion for tackling complex technical challenges and desire to work in an environment that values transparency, collaboration, and a strong commitment to innovation, this opportunity is for you.

Your Responsibilities

As a Backend Engineer, you will:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices primarily using Kotlin.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions across various domains, including Platform, Services, and SMB.
  • Evaluate system performance and implement optimizations to ensure reliability and scalability.
  • Engage in code reviews, conduct post-mortems, and mentor junior engineers.
  • Proactively manage technical debt and navigate the team through technical challenges and transitions.

Your Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess:

  • Proven experience in server-side programming languages, particularly Kotlin, alongside expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes).
  • Strong proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Testcontainers), and observability tools like Grafana.

About Pleo

Pleo is redefining spend management with innovative solutions that simplify financial processes for businesses, empowering teams to manage their finances seamlessly. With over a decade of experience and a diverse workforce, Pleo is committed to driving the future of business spending.

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