Backend Engineer at Backbase

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, BankingIndustries

Requirements

Solid background in software development including design
Ability to communicate clearly and confidently across all levels to get buy-ins from technical stakeholders and team members
Experience working in a Product company and in an Agile environment
Excellent communication skills in English, spoken and written
Experience with Java, Spring, Maven, CI, and CD
Experience with microservices (Netflix OSS is a plus)
Experience with Cloud and traditional application servers (WebSphere, JBoss)
Knowledge of relational databases and data warehousing
Experience with non-functionals such as security, performance, scalability, etc
Solid understanding of Enterprise Integration Patterns
Live in Kraków or a nearby area and willing to come to the office twice per week
Experience in the banking domain or Fintech products (advantage)
STEM education (advantage)

Responsibilities

Contribute to new and existing functionalities, proof of concepts, and technical improvements in the Digital Banking Platform
Take ownership of what you build
Proactively collaborate with architects, data engineers, QA engineers, and other team members to ensure implementation aligns with technical vision and best practices
Participate in the entire software development life cycle for the digital banking product suite, from idea to release
Work in Agile squads delivering product increments in monthly releases
Focus on reporting capabilities and fraud prevention functionalities for commercial banking customers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaSpringMavenCI/CDMicroservicesNetflix OSSCloudWebSphereJBossRelational DatabasesData WarehousingSecurityPerformanceScalability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation and benefits are offered for this Backend Engineer role?

The position offers a bonus on top of your base salary, referral bonus, private healthcare (Luxmed), private insurance, hardware (Mac) and all needed equipment, plus integration events.

Is this Backend Engineer position remote or does it require office presence?

You must live in Kraków or a nearby area and come to the office twice per week, with flexible working hours supporting work-life balance.

What key skills and experience are required for the Backend Engineer position?

Required experience includes Java, Spring, Maven, CI and CD; microservices (Netflix OSS a plus); Cloud and traditional servers like WebSphere/JBoss; relational databases and data warehousing; plus non-functionals like security, performance, scalability, and Enterprise Integration Patterns.

What is the team structure and work environment like at Backbase?

You'll join an autonomous Product team in the Business Banking value stream within R&D, responsible for the full software development life cycle, following Agile practices with monthly releases and collaboration with architects, data engineers, and QA.

What makes a strong candidate for this Backend Engineer role?

Candidates with a solid software development background including design, excellent English communication skills, Agile/Product company experience, and advantages like banking/Fintech experience or STEM education will stand out.

Backbase

Engagement banking platform for digital transformation

About Backbase

Backbase offers an Engagement Banking Platform that helps banks modernize their customer interactions and internal operations by replacing outdated IT systems. The platform allows banks to enhance customer journeys and eliminate operational silos, empowering both customers and employees. Backbase stands out by providing out-of-the-box web and mobile solutions, along with Model Bank accelerators that simplify digital transformation. The company generates revenue through platform usage fees, comprehensive documentation, and training, while also enabling banks to create unique features with their open APIs and SDK.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters

2003Year Founded

$128.4MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

FintechIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Emerging regulations like the EU AI Act may increase compliance costs for Backbase.

Competition from other fintech companies could erode Backbase's market share.

Integration challenges with TD Bank may arise if customer expectations are not met.

Differentiation

Backbase's platform offers seamless integration with any back-end system for banks.

The company provides out-of-the-box web and mobile journeys for digital transformation.

Backbase's Model Bank accelerators embody industry best practices for rapid implementation.

Upsides

Partnership with TD Bank enhances digital experiences for over two million cardholders.

Collaboration with Seven expands Backbase's influence in Africa and the Middle East.

Increased AI adoption in banking offers Backbase opportunities to enhance platform capabilities.

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