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Senior Backend Engineer JimdoPay

Job Overview

Location

Germany

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Date Posted

May 22, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Build scalable, secure, and high-performance REST APIs using Kotlin or Java to power JimdoPay’s integrated payment solution.
  • • Implement and maintain integrations with leading payment service providers (PSPs), ensuring seamless transaction processing and compliance.
  • • Design and develop event-driven architectures using Kafka or equivalent messaging systems to handle payment events and state changes reliably.
  • • Manage and optimize data storage using PostgreSQL, with deep focus on transactional integrity and data consistency in financial workflows.
  • • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automate testing processes to ensure robust, production-ready deployments.
  • • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end features such as embedded payments, link-to-pay, and smart quoting tools.
  • • Apply secure coding principles and application security best practices to protect sensitive financial data and meet industry compliance standards.
  • • Leverage AI-assisted development tools like Cursor or Claude Code to accelerate feature delivery and improve code quality.
  • • Practice Agentic Coding methodologies by utilizing AI agents to automate and enhance end-to-end feature implementation.
  • • Work in a remote-first environment with flexible hours, focusing on outcomes rather than time spent.
  • • Participate in Hack Weeks and Deep Work Thursdays to innovate, experiment, and deepen technical expertise.
  • • Contribute to a global team of 220+ professionals from 50+ nationalities, operating across 15+ countries.
  • • Engage with an employee-led DEI Council and active ERGs to foster an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace culture.
  • • Maintain and evolve backend services that support over 36 million websites and empower solopreneurs with AI-driven business insights.
  • • Ensure all systems are resilient, observable, and maintainable under high transaction volumes and strict regulatory requirements.
  • • Use real customer data to inform backend architecture decisions that directly improve user experience and business outcomes.
  • • Continuously improve system reliability, latency, and throughput to meet the demands of a rapidly scaling fintech platform.

🎯 Requirements

  • • 6+ years in backend software development
  • • Strong proficiency in Kotlin or Java
  • • Demonstrated expertise in REST API design
  • • Deep experience with PostgreSQL and transactional workflows
  • • Practical exposure to Stripe or similar payment platforms
  • • Experience working with Kafka or equivalent messaging systems

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Annual compensation reviews to ensure fair and competitive pay
  • • Remote office set-up bonus to enhance your home workspace
  • • Employee assistance program offering resources and counseling
  • • Up to three free Jimdo websites for personal or professional use, forever

Skills & Technologies

Java
Swift
Kotlin
PostgreSQL
Linux
Backend
Senior
Remote

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About Jimdo GmbH

Jimdo GmbH is a German technology company founded in 2007 that provides a website builder and online store platform. It enables small businesses, freelancers, and individuals to create websites, blogs, and e-commerce sites without coding skills. The service offers drag-and-drop editors, customizable templates, SEO tools, and hosting. Jimdo operates on freemium pricing, with paid plans adding custom domains, advanced design options, and e-commerce features. The company is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and serves millions of users across Europe and globally, focusing on simplicity and accessibility for non-technical users.

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