Backend Engineer

About The Company Everyone's story matters. Come shape your story with us at Riverty. We are committed to creating innovative financial solutions that empower individuals and businesses alike. Our mission is to combine empathy, advanced technology, and data-driven insights to keep people and businesses in flow, simplifying their financial lives. With a diverse international community of over 4,000 employees representing nearly 80 nationalities across 11 countries, Riverty fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment. Our hybrid workspaces are designed to facilitate idea exchange, continuous learning, and the development of groundbreaking products in the FinTech industry. As part of the Bertelsmann group, a well-established family-owned enterprise, Riverty operates in a fast-paced, dynamic industry. We enable flexible payment options across various sectors, simplifying financial management for well-known brands, and helping individuals rebuild their financial confidence by offering responsible debt repayment solutions. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives us to shape the future of FinTech, making it human-centric and accessible for all. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in C# and .NET to join our innovative team in Berlin. This role offers a hybrid working environment, providing flexibility to work both remotely and from our office. As a key member of our product development team, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend solutions that support our flexible payment platforms. Your contributions will directly influence the evolution of our financial products, ensuring they are robust, secure, and aligned with industry standards. In this position, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, frontend developers, and other backend engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, and cutting-edge technologies, shaping the future of FinTech with innovative and sustainable solutions. Your expertise will help us meet high standards of performance, security, and user experience, supporting our mission to make financial transactions seamless and trustworthy. Qualifications To succeed in this role, you should bring a strong background in backend development with a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in C# and the .NET framework. Experience in developing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based applications is essential, with a preference for those familiar with Azure cloud services. You should have a solid understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and RESTful API design. Proficiency with relational databases, especially SQL Server, and ORM frameworks like Entity Framework is required. Familiarity with messaging platforms such as RabbitMQ or Kafka, and experience working within FinTech or banking industries are advantageous. Knowledge of modern development tools, including AI-assisted coding platforms like GitHub Copilot, is a plus. Fluency in English is necessary for effective communication within our international team. Applicants must possess EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Germany to be considered for this position. Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, maintainable, and scalable backend applications, APIs, and workflows to support our payment solutions.Participate in defining and communicating technical architecture and design decisions, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.Collaborate actively within agile cross-functional teams, attending scrum ceremonies and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.Analyze business requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and maintain comprehensive documentation of systems and components.Implement industry standards and best practices to enhance code quality, security, and performance.Mentor junior team members, foster a culture of innovation, and contribute to the evolution of our engineering practices.Stay updated with emerging technologies and incorporate relevant advancements into our development processes. Benefits At Riverty, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal growth. You will have access to flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work models, to promote work-life balance. Our competitive salary packages are complemented by health and wellness programs, ongoing training opportunities, and a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation. Additionally, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and technological advancement, providing you with the chance to be at the forefront of FinTech evolution. Equal Opportunity Riverty is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our innovation and success, and we are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for everyone.