Senior Backend Engineer - Engagement at N26

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Updated 2026-11-03, from our data and official sources.

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About the role

Responsibilities:
- Own design, implementation, testing and operation of backend services in the Grow & Engage domain.
- Collaborate closely with Product Owner, Tech Lead and Designers to translate user needs into scalable backend systems.
- Ensure reliability, scalability, security and observability of services in production.
- Drive system design, API contracts, database choices (Postgres and other stores) and cloud deployments (AWS preferred).
- Mentor peers, share knowledge in team sessions, and contribute to architectural improvements and GSDD experiments.

Requirements:
- Significant experience building production services with a JVM language (Java/Kotlin) and Spring Boot in large-scale systems.
- Strong understanding of microservice architecture, relational and non-relational databases, and cloud-native practices (AWS preferred).
- Focus on product outcomes: ask why, scope realistically, and deliver customer-facing results with strong ownership.
- Habit of writing well-tested, documented code and maintaining security best practices.
- Comfortable using AI developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to boost productivity without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

You will design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend systems while collaborating with product owners and designers to deliver innovative features. You will also manage project priorities and contribute to architectural improvements during dedicated team sessions.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience with JVM languages, Spring Boot, and microservice architectures in large-scale production environments. Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS and a strong product-centric mindset are essential for this role.

Key skills

• Java — in 347 other listings on The Stack
• Kotlin — in 249 other listings on The Stack
• Spring Boot — in 144 other listings on The Stack
• Microservices — in 231 other listings on The Stack
• Postgres — in 69 other listings on The Stack
• AWS — in 788 other listings on The Stack
• Cloud architecture — in 80 other listings on The Stack
• Software development — in 69 other listings on The Stack
• System design
• API development
• Security
• Technical documentation
• Agile
• Product-centric mindset
• AI tools
• GitHub Copilot

On The Stack (as of 2026-11-03)

• N26 has 133 other listings on The Stack, 130 of them marked as offering visa sponsorship.
• 67 visa-sponsored jobs in Spain on The Stack, posted in the last 60 days.
• 68 visa-sponsored backend engineer jobs in Europe on The Stack, posted in the last 60 days.

Frequently asked questions about N26

Is this Senior Backend Engineer - Engagement role still open?

It was posted on 2026-09-02. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check N26's site before applying.

Does N26 offer visa sponsorship?

This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on N26's site.

Where is this role located?

The listing gives the location as Spain. It is marked on-site.

What skills does this role ask for?

The listing names: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Microservices, Postgres, AWS, Cloud architecture, Software development, System design, API development, Security, Technical documentation, Agile, Product-centric mindset, AI tools, GitHub Copilot.