Senior Software Engineer - eCommerce

Team language: German & English Contract type: Permanent, full-time (40 hours/week), starting as soon as possible What this role is about As a Technical Owner of a Crew, you take technical responsibility for the development, operation, and continuous further development of digital products and applications. Your focus is on the implementation of modern Mobile, Web, and Backend solutions that directly contribute to customer experience and business success. You ensure that architecture, software quality, technical standards, and platform strategies sustainably support the requirements of Business and Product and can scale over the long term. You connect Business goals, Product requirements, and technical implementation. Together with Product Owners, Business Stakeholders, and Engineers, you develop solutions that are compelling from a customer perspective while remaining technically robust, performant, and maintainable. Your day-to-day work You are responsible for the technical architecture and further development of your Crew's Mobile Apps, Web Applications, and Backend ServicesYou define technical guardrails and ensure consistent implementation across the entire Software LifecycleYou make and represent technical decisions regarding architecture, scalability, security, performance, and maintainabilityYou translate Business and Product requirements into sustainable technical solutions and prioritize technical initiatives together with the Product OwnerYou support the Crew in implementing complex requirements in modern App and Cloud EnvironmentsYou work closely with Product Owners, UX/UI, Business Stakeholders, and other Engineering Teams and bring the technical perspective into strategic decisionsYou drive Engineering Excellence through Best Practices, Coding Standards, automated testing, CI/CD Pipelines, and modern development processesYou ensure that Mobile Apps and Web Applications meet the highest standards in user experience, stability, security, and performanceYou identify technical risks early and initiate appropriate measures to secure product quality and delivery capabilityYou support the technical development of your colleagues through mentoring, sparring, and knowledge sharing This role is a great fit for you if you... You enjoy taking technical responsibility for digital products and applicationsYou enjoy actively shaping modern Mobile and Web ApplicationsYou are able to make technical decisions based on facts and represent them in a transparent and understandable wayYou analyse complex technical challenges in a structured way and develop pragmatic solutionsYou enjoy collaborating with Product, UX, Business, and Engineering and bringing different perspectives togetherYou have a strong Ownership Mindset and take responsibility for the technical quality of your productsYou support others through technical expertise, coaching, and technical leadershipYou keep track of technological trends and can evaluate their meaningful application for products and platforms What you should bring Several years of experience in the development and operation of modern software solutions, ideally in an App, E-Commerce, or Platform environmentStrong knowledge of Mobile App development (iOS and/or Android), Web Applications, and Backend SystemsVery good understanding of scalable software architectures, API design, Cloud Platforms (ideally GCP), and modern deployment and operating modelsExperience with CI/CD, test automation, Observability, and modern Engineering PracticesA strong Software Engineering background and the ability to evaluate technical solution approaches holisticallyExperience in the technical leadership of technical topics as well as coaching Developers and EngineersStrong understanding of the connection between technology, user experience, business value, and product strategyExperience with E-Commerce, Marketplace, or Platform solutions, ideally with Mirakl and commercetoolsExperience in an E-Commerce, Retail, or Digital Product environment is a plus Conditions & benefits Flexibility: 30 days of vacation plus the option to purchase additional vacation days, and the possibility of taking a sabbaticalFood & drinks: Meal vouchers, plus coffee and tea includedHealth & fitness: Subsidized Urban Sports membershipCulture: Team events, Social Days, an open “come as you are” culture, and strong engagement in female leadershipDevelopment: Individual training and development opportunities within the team and across the organizationMobility: Coverage of the Deutschlandticket, central location with a subway station right outside the door, and JobRad bike leasing Why PAYBACK? PAYBACK is Germany’s leading loyalty program and one of the largest data-driven marketing platforms worldwide. Our solutions reach millions of people every day. With more than 1,000 employees at our Munich location, we develop all technical solutions in-house and combine data, technology, and marketing to create measurable value. You can look forward to interdisciplinary teams, real opportunities to shape the future, and an open, innovation-driven culture. The PAYBACK GROUP values diversity – come as you are.