Backend Engineer - Control Mechanism - Remote

Overview

Messy spend management is tricky business. And tedious processes are a lose-lose situation for all involved, not just finance. At Pleo, we're changing that. We build spend solutions that make managing money seamless, empowering, and surprisingly effective for finance teams and employees alike—with a vision to help all businesses ‘go beyond’.

The word ‘Pleo’ actually means ‘more than you’d expect’, and living by that mantra has been the secret to our success over the last 10 years.

Now, we’re at a pivotal moment in our journey; every move we make has a direct impact on our 40,000+ customers, our business, and our collective success. We need people who take pride in uncovering customer needs, who turn complex problems into simple solutions, challenge the way things are done (respectfully), and always aim high. With great ambitions driving us forward, we can’t say we’ve got this whole thing figured out. And frankly, that’s half the fun! What we can say is that we’re a driven, progressive, and, importantly, a kind bunch of 850+ people from over 100 nationalities, all committed to delivering the future of business spending, together.

In Short

• We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team at Pleo.
• You’ll help build and scale our backend systems.
• Work on initiatives to design, build, and maintain scalable microservices primarily using Kotlin.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
• Analyze system performance and implement optimizations.
• Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship.
• Proactively address technical debt and guide the team.
• Thrive in a culture that values transparency and collaboration.
• Lead backend initiatives to improve system performance.
• Contribute to shaping the future of our product.

Requirements

• Experience in server-side languages, especially Kotlin.
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud environments.
• Proficiency with relational databases like PostgreSQL.
• Problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A proven ability to lead large projects and manage ambiguity.
• A passion for innovation and driving impactful solutions.

Benefits

• Your own Pleo card for expenses.
• Catered meals or lunch allowance.
• Comprehensive private healthcare.
• 25 days of holiday plus public holidays.
• Hybrid and fully remote working options.
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• Access to mental health and well-being support.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous development.
• Paid parental leave.