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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days SumUp's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of SumUp's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SumUp
- low 0 stale, 22 reposted of 409 open
- Hiring momentum
- 564 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SumUp's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SumUp.
About this role
As a (Senior) Backend Engineer at SumUp, you will primarily develop new functionality and support existing services using Golang, while also contributing to Python-based projects. You will collaborate with various teams to design and maintain reliable distributed systems, participate in code reviews, and help shape the technical direction of the team. The role emphasizes pragmatic engineering and the use of AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity without sacrificing quality.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SumUp as an employer.
What you need
- Professional experience developing software with Go/Golang
- Experience building and operating distributed systems and backend services
- Strong system design skills and an understanding of reliable, maintainable software architecture
- Experience working with Kubernetes and Kafka
- Working knowledge of Python and an interest in contributing to Python-based products or AI/agentic development
- Experience using AI-assisted tools as part of your software development workflow
What you get
- Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products
- Hack Days every second Friday, and global Hack Weeks
- Dedicated annual L&D budget of €2,000 for attending conferences and/or advancing your career
- Enrollment onto our VSOP program: You will own a stake in SumUp’s future success
- 25 days of paid leave
- 30 Days Sabbatical after completing 3 years of employment
Worth weighing
- The role involves contributing to both Golang and Python projects, which may require flexibility in skill application.
- Participation in an on-call rotation is expected as the team’s responsibilities evolve.
- The job emphasizes a collaborative and cross-functional approach, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
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Listed by SumUp on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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