Senior/Staff Backend Engineer - Neon team

We are looking for a Senior/Staff Backend Engineer with strong skills and proven experience to join our Neon team, a fintech startup in Zurich, for a full-time engagement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building production-grade Java applications, a solid understanding of backend architecture, software design, and distributed systems, and hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.

Requirements

• Design, build, and maintain robust backend services using Java 21, Spring Boot 3, REST APIs, and Kubernetes
• Take end-to-end ownership of backend components — from design to production
• Contribute to and improve CI/CD pipelines in an agile Kanban environment
• Use observability and monitoring tools to ensure system health, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate closely with backend and frontend engineers, QA, product owners, and platform teams to enhance our applications
• Influence architecture, best practices, and technical decisions through team discussion
• Support and mentor other engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Equipment of your choice (laptop, monitor, accessories)
• High-growth company with innovative products
• Supportive, international team
• Budget for professional development (courses, books, conferences)
• English and German language lessons during working hours
• Nice office in Belgrade with a stocked kitchen and game area