Contribute to a scalable payouts platform transformation using modern event-driven microservices, enhancing payment processes for millions of merchants globally.
At SumUp, we build the financial tools that empower small businesses around the world. Our Payments Tribe is at the heart of that mission - powering billions of transactions across 36+ markets every year. Our Sofia office is home to our Payouts Squad, a team working on one of the most business-critical components of our payments infrastructure - the platform through which all SumUp payouts are processed.
We're looking for a Junior/Mid level Backend Engineer (Java) to join our Payouts Squad in Sofia. You'll be part of a team building a brand-new, scalable payouts platform - transitioning from a legacy system to a modern event-driven microservices architecture while also supporting and maintaining the existing platform.
This is a high-impact role on an experienced team. The platform you'll help build processes real money across multiple markets, making quality, reliability, and sound engineering judgement essential from day one. You'll work closely with senior engineers and benefit from strong mentorship in a complex, business-critical domain.
Please note: This role requires the right to work in Bulgaria. We are currently not able to support visa applications or relocation for this position at this time.
About us:
SumUp is a leading financial technology company, founded in 2012 with the goal of empowering small businesses around the globe. We’re the financial partner of choice for more than 4 million merchants in over 35 markets. We collectively build, plan and fine-tune the technology that drives SumUp and empowers small businesses around the world.
We believe in the everyday hero. Those who have the courage to follow their passion and who have the strength and determination to realise their dreams. Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we're creating powerful, easy-to-use financial solutions to help them run their business. With a founder's mentality and a 'team-first attitude' our diverse teams across Europe, South America, and the United States work together to ensure that small business owners can be successful doing what they love.
SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by Company policy. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.
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Health Insurance
Benefit from extra perks like health and life insurance, co-sponsored Multisport cards, childbirth/adoption bonuses, discounts, a referral program, monthly food vouchers, flexible benefits, and more.
Paid Time Off
Enjoy 25 days of paid leave (increasing with tenure), plus paid vacations for special occasions and a 1-month sabbatical every 3 years.
SumUp is a global financial technology company that delivers affordable payment solutions and user-friendly point of sale systems, specifically designed for small businesses. By focusing on innovation and accessibility, SumUp empowers local entrepreneurs to accept card payments easily and grow their businesses.
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