Senior Backend Engineer – m/w/d

finanzen.net GmbH

Senior Backend Engineer responsible for developing and operating the finanzen.net zero brokerage on cloud platforms. Collaborating within agile teams to enhance trading and investment solutions.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and operating cloud-based backend applications using Java and Spring Boot, with a strong understanding of the trading and brokerage environment. Proficient in agile methodologies and capable of effective communication in German at a C1 level.

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Java DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkCloud-Based Applications (AWS)Agile Methodologies (SCRUM/Kanban)Fluent German (C1)

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootRESTMySQLCloud ComputingSecurities SettlementOrder ManagementEnd-of-Day ProcessingAI Tools IntegrationAnalytical Thinking

Soft Skills

Independent Working StyleStructured ApproachGoal-OrientedInitiativeCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSJIRAConfluence

Industry Keywords

BrokerageBanking EnvironmentTradingOperational Dashboards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSJavaMySQLSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You are an integral member of the engineering team and co-responsible for the development and operation of our broker finanzen.net zero.
Work as part of an agile team with interfaces to internal business units, IT, marketing, support, and business.
Develop our platform together with the team: we use Java and Spring Boot in a cloud-based environment (AWS).
Together with the team, you take responsibility for our platform and act as the direct contact for our business units on 3rd-level support requests.
You continuously monitor our systems/operational dashboards, oversee and control end-of-day processing from the banking system, and manage the execution of our customers' securities orders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in developing and operating cloud-based backend applications (preferably AWS) with Java, Spring Boot, and REST
Solid knowledge of the trading, brokerage, and banking environment – ideally with experience in securities settlement, order management, and end-of-day processing
Experience with AI tools and interest in integrating them into daily development routines
Knowledge of MySQL or similar relational, transaction-oriented databases is desirable
Independent, structured, and goal-oriented working style
Methodical experience with agile processes such as SCRUM / Kanban, and experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence
Analytical thinking as well as strategic and process-oriented thinking and acting
Initiative, communication, and ability to accept and give constructive criticism
Fluent German language skills, both written and spoken, at least C1.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Modern office hubs & hybrid working
Training opportunities in the financial markets/investments
Regular team events & strong company culture
Health & mobility benefits (bike leasing, public transport subsidy)
Attractive financial benefits & additional perks
An environment where you can contribute, grow, and feel comfortable.