Senior Backend Engineer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added yesterday

N26

45 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

  • A relocation package

    Help with the move, per the ad.

  • Visa sponsorship mentioned

    Stated by the employer in the ad.

Requirements

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    A relocation package offered.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe's most talked-about disruptors.
  • Employee benefits ranging from a competitive personal development budget, work-from-home budget, and discounts to fitness/wellness memberships.
  • N26 Premium subscription for your personal bank account, plus subscriptions for friends and family.
  • Additional annual leave: One extra day for each year of service.
  • A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting-edge technologies while working with a diverse, international team.
  • Relocation package with visa support for those who need it.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Experience in developing software using a JVM language and Spring Boot in large-scale production systems (experience with Kotlin is a plus).
  • Sound understanding of microservice architecture.
  • Knowledge of both relational and non-relational databases, preferably Postgres.
  • Appreciation of modern cloud architecture, preferably with AWS.

The role

You will work in the Everyday Banking domain for the Payments team. This is where all payment and card transactions are being managed and processed by modern and high-volume systems that power the best customer experience possible. These teams make banking easy, reliable, seamless, and secure - everyday for every customer.

What you'll do

  • Collaborate closely with your Tech Lead on architecting new features and seeing them through to completion.
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software in a thriving environment.
  • Mentor junior members in the team by relentlessly guarding code quality through pull requests and helping them when they have questions.
  • Stay up to date with the latest trends in technology and propose findings during our Get Stuff Done Days (GSDD).
  • Work within your cross-functional team to uphold the highest technical standards right across the product.

How you'll work

This is a Hybrid role from our Berlin or Barcelona office.

Traits

  • Actively help yourself (and others) be successful.
  • Continuously learn and challenge the status quo.
  • Think globally, act locally.
  • Strong bias for action and giving/receiving open, direct, and timely feedback.

Hiring process

5 steps4 interviewsa task to do
  1. Initial recruiter screen

    With a recruiter

  2. Codility test

    Online test

    Online coding test.

  3. Pair coding

  4. Systems design

  5. Behavioural interview

  • Adjustments to the process are available on request via candidate.exp@n26.com.

About N26

N26 is a leading digital bank based in Berlin, Germany, offering mobile-first banking services across Europe. Founded in 2013, the company has grown to serve millions of customers in multiple countries, providing current accounts, savings, investments, and lending products entirely through its app. With a strong focus on technology and user experience, N26 operates as a fully licensed bank and is recognized as one of Europe's most prominent fintech companies.

In Spain, N26 has a significant presence, with a dedicated office in Madrid and a team focused on the Spanish market. The company's work culture is dynamic, fast-paced, and highly international, with English as the primary working language. For international professionals, N26 offers an attractive environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge banking technology, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the growth of digital banking in Europe.

Industry
Fintech
Founded
2013
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
In Spain
Madrid
Website
n26.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • N26 operates with English as the primary working language, making it accessible for international professionals.
  • The company offers a relocation package and visa support for employees moving to Spain or Germany.
  • N26 has a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities for growth in engineering, product, and data roles.
  • The Madrid office is a key hub for the Spanish market, offering roles in engineering, risk, and marketing.
  • N26 provides a modern, flexible work environment with hybrid working options.

In their own words

About the company & team

N26 has reimagined banking for today's digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it's how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use.

We've eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do.

We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe, including Vienna and Barcelona, and a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities.

Additional information

We recognize that our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring to our workforce. We strive to build talented and diverse teams to drive our business success and empower our people to reach their full potential.

We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, neurodiversities, and ages. We're committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued and respected, free from harassment and discrimination. If there's anything you need to make the application process work for you, please let us know by reaching out to candidate.exp@n26.com.

Visit our website to learn more about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at N26.

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