Senior Software Engineer - Backend

We are in search of a Senior Software Engineer to join our payment platform development team based in Luxembourg. This role entails working on a distributed system that operates 24/7, ensuring it meets both performance and security demands. Your main responsibility will be to develop and maintain our payment platform, guaranteeing secure, efficient, and reliable payment processing. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-availability system with strict security requirements.

As part of Escalion, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our systems. You will collaborate with an excellent team of engineers, focusing on tools, software, and systems that deliver outstanding user experiences to our customers. 

Your core responsibilities will include;

• Design and implement high-availability services.
• Research and implement emerging technologies.
• Maintain services to ensure they operate with high performance (#DevOps). Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality results.
• Support business decision-making through technical expertise.
• Provide constructive feedback on technical solutions.
• Drive the tech community within the organization.
• Continuously learn and enhance your skills.

You have a strong background in application and tool development, along with excellent communication skills. Most importantly, you are a true team player who:

• Welcomes feedback.
• Is pragmatic and result-oriented.
• Capable to work in an always-online environment.
• You bring a collaborative spirit and a commitment to excellence.

You possess experience in:

• Creating secure and scalable systems.
• Modernizing legacy processes via automation to align with current development standards. Proficiency with Linux and command line interfaces.
• Relentless about testing and quality assurance.
• Valuing an audited and efficient SDLC.

You probably have experience with some of these technologies, and you are keen to learn the rest:

• Technologies for data storage and processing, such as SQL, Elasticsearch, and message queues
• Familiarity with programming languages and frameworks like PHP, Symfony, JavaScript, and Bash
• Building containers, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring systems

What we offer

• A competitive compensation package along with relocation support to help you move to the Grand Duchy
• Your health is our wealth: private health insurance and free gym membership
• On top of the minimum 26 vacation days, we also provide additional days the longer you work for us
• Forgot your morning grub at home? We provide daily breakfast for our employees, energizing them for the day ahead and helping them connect with each other
• The opportunity to see your work directly contribute to the success of the company
• When you grow, we grow: You have the chance to attend events, meetups, and other perks for your professional growth
• You’re joining the #ByborgSquad and you are going to look the part! We give out company-branded merchandise to every new joiner
• And of course, a fun, professional, and collaborative work culture

Byborg Enterprises is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment based on their skills, abilities and experience. We thrive to attract and hire a strong, talented and diverse workforce, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious or political beliefs, age, nationality, physical, mental or developmental disability, gender, sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

NOTE: Byborg Enterprises SA does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. We consider any resume (CV) or biography received from an agency without prior approval from our Legal and Recruiting Department to be unsolicited, and such submissions will not be recognized for purposes of “ownership” of the candidate.

We are in it for the long haul so your future is safe with us.