Senior Software Engineer - eCommerce - Berlin

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 Services
• You define technical guardrails and ensure consistent implementation across the entire Software Lifecycle
• You make and represent technical decisions regarding architecture, scalability, security, performance, and maintainability
• You translate Business and Product requirements into sustainable technical solutions and prioritize technical initiatives together with the Product Owner
• You support the Crew in implementing complex requirements in modern App and Cloud Environments
• You work closely with Product Owners, UX/UI, Business Stakeholders, and other Engineering Teams and bring the technical perspective into strategic decisions
• You drive Engineering Excellence through Best Practices, Coding Standards, automated testing, CI/CD Pipelines, and modern development processes
• You ensure that Mobile Apps and Web Applications meet the highest standards in user experience, stability, security, and performance
• You identify technical risks early and initiate appropriate measures to secure product quality and delivery capability
• You support the technical development of your colleagues through mentoring, sparring, and knowledge sharing

This role is a great fit for you if...

• you have several years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Solutions Architect or in a comparable role
• you enjoy taking technical responsibility for digital products and applications
• You enjoy actively shaping modern Mobile and Web Applications
• You are able to make technical decisions based on facts and represent them in a transparent and understandable way
• You analyse complex technical challenges in a structured way and develop pragmatic solutions
• You enjoy collaborating with Product, UX, Business, and Engineering and bringing different perspectives together
• You have a strong Ownership Mindset and take responsibility for the technical quality of your products
• You support others through technical expertise, coaching, and technical leadership
• You 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 environment
• Strong knowledge of Mobile App development (iOS and/or Android), Web Applications, and Backend Systems
• Very good understanding of scalable software architectures, API design, Cloud Platforms (ideally GCP), and modern deployment and operating models
• Experience with CI/CD, test automation, Observability, and modern Engineering Practices
• A strong Software Engineering background and the ability to evaluate technical solution approaches holistically
• Experience in the technical leadership of technical topics as well as coaching Developers and Engineers
• Strong understanding of the connection between technology, user experience, business value, and product strategy
• Experience with E-Commerce, Marketplace, or Platform solutions, ideally with Mirakl and commercetools
• Experience 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 sabbatical
• Food & drinks: Meal vouchers, plus coffee and tea included
• Health & fitness: Subsidized Urban Sports membership
• Culture: Team events, Social Days, an open “come as you are” culture, and strong engagement in female leadership
• Development: Individual training and development opportunities within the team and across the organization
• Mobility: 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.