Senior Software Engineer – IT Risk & Pricing (m/f/d)

auxmoney

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d) at auxmoney, you’ll join our IT Risk & Pricing team, where we build backend systems and services that support risk decisioning, pricing, and data-driven product logic. The work is backend-heavy, involving complex technical problem-solving and close integration with data/analytics workflows. In this role, you’ll design and deliver impactful features, help evolve a scalable, resilient architecture, and take end-to-end ownership from concept through production. You’ll work closely with analysts/data scientists, product managers, and business stakeholders to ship high-quality solutions and continuously improve our engineering standards. If you are passionate about writing clean, maintainable code, solving complex technical challenges, and building software that delivers real value, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Several years of hands-on backend development experience with preferably strong proficiency in PHP, particularly using the Symfony framework and Python.
Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining robust backend systems in production environments, including strong expertise in developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
Hands-on SQL experience in application development, with strong proficiency in relational data modelling (table design, keys, and constraints) and writing complex, performant queries to support business features.
Experience working with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and modern DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure automation.
Solid understanding of automated testing strategies, including unit and integration testing, with a focus on delivering reliable and high-quality software aligned with overall quality standards.
A strong focus on building solutions that deliver measurable value for users and business outcomes.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and contribute to a supportive engineering culture.
A proactive approach to implementing security best practices and ensuring compliance throughout the software development lifecycle.
Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is highly valued.
Familiarity with Kafka or similar event-driven messaging systems is considered a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Identify and address architectural limitations, make pragmatic trade-offs, and help evolve systems toward scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
Act as a trusted technical expert by promoting engineering best practices, facilitating technical discussions, and helping teams align on high-quality solutions.
Build solutions that are secure, scalable, extensible, and cost-efficient while maintaining high coding and documentation standards.
Break down complex initiatives into manageable workstreams and deliver incremental value through iterative development.
Champion engineering excellence, share knowledge proactively, and support the professional growth of colleagues.
Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, actively contribute to design reviews, and address root causes of recurring technical challenges.
Take responsibility for challenging projects and guide team members through technical mentoring and hands-on support.
Balance short-term delivery with long-term system sustainability and continuously look for opportunities to improve technology, processes, and team effectiveness.