Backend Engineer at Pleo

Managing business expenses is often a complicated and frustrating process for finance teams and employees alike. At Pleo, we are dedicated to transforming this experience by building seamless and empowering spend management solutions. Our name reflects our mission, as it signifies providing more than expected, a mantra that has guided our growth over the last decade. We are currently at a pivotal point in our journey, supporting over 40,000 customers with a diverse team of more than 850 people representing over 100 nationalities. We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis, working in a hybrid capacity from Denmark, the United Kingdom, or Spain.

Key outcomes

• Design, build, and maintain scalable microservices using Kotlin.
• Collaborate across cross-functional domains to develop innovative technical solutions.
• Analyze and optimize system performance to ensure high levels of reliability.
• Conduct code reviews and participate in post-mortems to uphold engineering standards.
• Mentor fellow engineers and proactively address technical debt to guide the team through complex migrations.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with server-side development, specifically using Kotlin.
• Strong background in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud environments such as AWS and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in working with relational databases like PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks like JUnit and observability tools such as Grafana.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale projects and manage technical ambiguity.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is 94,000 USD. In addition to your salary, you will enjoy a variety of benefits designed to support your work-life balance and professional growth:

• Flexible work arrangements, including both hybrid and remote options.
• Generous paid time off policies.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• A dedicated budget for mental wellness support.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

How to apply

If you are ready to help us shape the future of business spending, please submit your application in English through our official portal. We value diversity and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed. We look forward to reviewing your background and potentially welcoming you to our team.