About the job
Navigating messy spend management can be complicated, but at Pleo, we are transforming this experience. We develop innovative spend solutions that streamline the management of finances, making it effortless and effective for both finance teams and employees. Our vision is to help businesses 'go beyond'.
The name 'Pleo' signifies 'more than you’d expect', a philosophy that has driven our success over the past decade.
We are currently at a crucial phase in our journey, where each decision we make influences over 40,000 customers and our overall success. We seek individuals who take pride in identifying customer needs, simplifying complex challenges, and respectfully challenging the status quo—all while aspiring for greatness. With our ambitious goals, we acknowledge that we don't have all the answers, and that's part of the excitement! Our team consists of over 850 passionate individuals from more than 100 nationalities, all dedicated to shaping the future of business spending together.
About the Role
We are on the lookout for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team at Pleo. In this position, you will be instrumental in building and scaling our backend systems while engaging in exciting projects as we expand our product and service offerings. If you have a passion for addressing complex technical challenges and thrive in a culture that prioritizes transparency, collaboration, and a strong commitment to innovation, this role is perfect for you.
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will:
Lead efforts to design, build, and maintain scalable microservices primarily utilizing Kotlin.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions across various domains, including Platform, Services, and SMB.
Evaluate system performance and implement enhancements to ensure high reliability and scalability.
Participate in code reviews, conduct post-mortems, and mentor fellow engineers.
Proactively manage technical debt and guide the team through technical challenges and migrations.
Qualifications
You will excel in this role if you possess:
Expertise in server-side programming languages, particularly Kotlin, along with experience in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes).
Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.

