SumUp is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help lay the foundations of their AI-powered co-pilot product, SumUp Edge. The successful candidate will design, architect, and develop infrastructure and systems that enable AI products to be successful and turn complex merchant data into scalable information for AI solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- +6 years of experience developing software products (if they are ML or AI related is a plus)
- Advanced proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience building and scaling backend systems in production environments using tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Airflow, and Spark
- Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, S3) and CI/CD practices, with a track record of shipping reliable, maintainable systems
- Experience designing APIs and working with distributed data systems and message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
- Comfort working at the intersection of backend engineering and AI — including familiarity with LLMs, GenAI tooling, and machine learning concepts
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
- Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme
- Dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for individual development
- Corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions
- Generous time off: 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days
- Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, and subsidised office lunches
- Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
- Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
