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

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in software software development, including at least 2 years in a tech leadership or a similar role
  • Proficiency in at least one backend-related programming language, and at least one scripting language, with Python being highly preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in backend development and cloud architectures.
  • Proficient in developing and deploying microservices in distributed environments with a strong understanding of DevOps principles and processes.
  • Practical experience and good knowledge of Event-Driven Architectures and Systems
  • Proven experience with NoSQL and RDBMS databases.
  • Strong understanding of modern data science principles and tools.


Nice to Have

  • Experience with full-stack development.
  • Proficiency in two backend-related programming languages
  • Expertise in DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in coaching and developing junior team members.


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!