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Staff Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

Finmatics

Finmatics

Software Engineering
Vienna, Austria
Posted on Mar 27, 2025

Staff Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

  • Hybrid (1070, Wien, Wien, Österreich)
  • Engineering

Finmatics is a fast-growing software as a service (SaaS) company that provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to thousands of businesses of all sizes. Our mission is to automate financial & accounting processes in order to eliminate unnecessary manual tasks.


As a Staff Backend Engineer (m/f/d), you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing our backend architecture. You will lead the development of scalable, high-quality software while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with frontend and other system components.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and microservices.
  • Drive technical decisions and define best practices for backend architecture.
  • Implement clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to develop integrated solutions.
  • Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Ensure a high level of security and data protection.
  • Utilize cloud technologies and DevOps tools to streamline development and deployment processes.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and mentoring of junior developers.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in backend development, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
  • Strong proficiency in at least two backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go) and one scripting language.
  • Deep understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-based infrastructures (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Experience working with event-driven architectures, APIs, and distributed systems.
  • Strong knowledge of NoSQL and relational databases.
  • Experience with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines).
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with full-stack development.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and data engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with high-traffic, data-intensive applications.
  • Previous experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical projects.

What We Offer

Be part of shaping the future of financial workflows using the latest technical possibilities.

  • Pleasant working atmosphere in the middle of Vienna
  • Possibility to work remote
  • Open and honest corporate culture
  • Independent work and short decision-making paths
  • Motivated, dynamic team and flat hierarchies
  • Additional benefits include a subsidized lunch menu in our office (“Schrankerl”), a selection of free fruit and snacks as well as company and team events
  • Flexible working hours
  • Job ticket for Wiener Linien
  • The minimum salary for this position is € 68,000, overpayment possible depending on qualifications

Join us and help shape the future of backend engineering!

  • Hybrid (1070, Wien, Wien, Österreich)
  • Engineering