Lead Backend Java Engineer, Circula

Salary not provided

MongoDB

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Gradle

Kotlin

Azure

RabbitMQ

Spring

Maven

Senior and Expert level

Berlin

Remote from Germany

Employee finance platform

Job no longer available

Employee finance platform

101-200 employees

FintechB2BHRCredit cardsBookkeepingFinancial ServicesSaaSMobileAccounting

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

MongoDB

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Gradle

Kotlin

Azure

RabbitMQ

Spring

Maven

Senior and Expert level

Berlin

Remote from Germany

101-200 employees

FintechB2BHRCredit cardsBookkeepingFinancial ServicesSaaSMobileAccounting

Company mission

To simplify finance and payroll administration, while ensuring compliance through smart automations – so employees can do their best job.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

7+ years of experience in designing and developing complex software systems
Extensive experience in backend development using Java, including in-depth knowledge of the Java ecosystem and tooling (maven, gradle, etc.)
Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
First-hand experience with cloud-based systems, such as AWS (preferable) or Azure
Good knowledge of RESTful API development and integration
Hands-on experience with data modeling and database design
Knowledge of software development best practices, including Agile methodologies, version control, and continuous integration and deployment
Familiar with serverless & microservices architecture and know-how with event-driven architecture and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken, additional languages a plus!
Nice to have: experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and technical leadership, with a deep understanding of Java and its associated ecosystem

What the job involves

We are seeking a Lead Backend Java Engineer to drive the technical design, development, and delivery of our high-performance cloud-based systems
Join our international talented team - and you will work directly sparring with our CTO to take Circula to the next level!
Lead the design, development, and delivery of our backend systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise features and requirements
Guide and mentor the development team in coding practices, quality standards, and feature development
Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, code, and testing
Participate in code reviews and ensure quality standards are met
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the backend engineering processes and technologies
Troubleshoot and debug complex production issues
Develop and maintain integrations with third-party systems, particularly related to our API integrations

Our take

The expense management software market is expected to grow significantly due to the centralisation of enterprise expense-related data. The global economy has witnessed constant alterations due to technological advancements that can enable businesses and employees to function more efficiently.

Circula offers mid-sized and larger corporations an employee finance app that combines digital expense management, employee benefits, and, with its 2021 partnership with Pliant, a smart corporate credit card. With this further development, Circula aims to become a holistic employee finance provider that can bundle all financial strands between employees and employers in the future.

Other close competitors of Circula capitalising on the spend management market include start-ups Moss and Spendesk. Circula intends to grow its team, further develop its product, and enter new European markets such as, in 2022, Netherlands and Spain, to stave off this competition and cement its position in the market.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

56% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.3)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

May 2025

$17.3m

SERIES A

Jan 2022

$13.9m

SERIES A

Total funding: $37.4m

Company benefits

Circula’s Benefits: Enjoy Circula's food, internet and mobility allowances of up to €200 per month on us!
Flexible working. Decide for yourself how often you want to work from home or at our offices in Berlin/Leipzig/Düsseldorf (or even a sneaky workation)
Learning and Development: Use your €1500 budget for books, conferences, courses and more
Free Urban Sports Club membership: Keep fit and healthy with the sports that you love
Positive and open-minded: We love to socialize at team and company events. We also love pets, so your dog is always welcome too!

Company HQ

Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany

Leadership

Nikolai Skatchkov

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Experience as Head of Business Development at FinLeap from 2014-2016. Co-founded Circula in 2017.

Roman Leicht

(Co-Founder & CTO)

Software Engineer with experience as Head of Backend Development at Payleven from 2012 to 2014. Co-founder and CTO of FinReach from 2015 to 2016, and Circula since 2017.

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