As a Medior Backend Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing cloud-based backend services that power payment systems, card transactions, and related business processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create scalable, secure, and efficient backend solutions that integrate with existing card processing systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance with industry standards.What you can expect from usKey Responsibilities:

• Backend Service Development: Design and implement Java-based backend services for payment processing systems, including transaction systems, fraud prevention, and cardholder data management.
• Microservices Architecture: Develop and maintain scalable, resilient microservices that can handle high-volume transaction processing, ensuring performance, reliability, and security.
• API Design & Management: Develop and manage RESTful APIs to integrate card processing systems, payment gateways, third-party services, and cloud-based infrastructure seamlessly.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Deployment: Leverage cloud platforms (GCP, Openshift) to deploy and manage backend services, utilizing containerization (Docker) and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes).
• Security & Compliance: Ensure that backend services comply with PCI-DSS and other relevant standards, implementing best practices for securing payment systems and sensitive cardholder data.
• Monitoring & Observability: Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to track backend service performance, health, and availability, ensuring optimal transaction processing.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automating the build, test, and deployment processes for backend services, enabling rapid and reliable updates.
• Collaboration in Agile Teams: Actively participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other agile ceremonies to ensure efficient feature delivery and continuous improvement.
• Code Quality & Documentation: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, contributing to code reviews and fostering knowledge-sharing practices within the team.
• Problem Resolution & Debugging: Troubleshoot and resolve issues within backend services related to payment processing, transaction systems, and cloud service integrations.
• Innovation & Learning: Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies, Java development practices, and payment industry trends, contributing to the continuous improvement of internal tools and practices

What we expect from youRequirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in backend development using Java, with a strong focus on cloud-based solutions and microservices.
• Proficiency in Java frameworks like Spring Boot or Micronaut for building backend services.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and deploying cloud-based backend services at scale.
• Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and container orchestration technologies (Kubernetes).
• Solid experience in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and resilient microservices.
• Experience in designing and managing RESTful APIs for cloud applications, ensuring smooth communication with third-party systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-native development principles, including scalability, fault tolerance, and resilience.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Splunk) to ensure the performance and health of backend services.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to debug complex backend issues.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of PCI-DSS compliance and best practices for securing financial data.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and integrating cloud services with legacy systems.
• Proficiency in Italian at B2 level or higher.

Our offer to you

• #MakeInnovationHappen: Chance to make an impact in terms of transformation
• #UnlockYourPotential: Join a young and stimulating environment
• #ComeAsYouAre: Working within a global team
• #UnlockYourPotential: Play a role of autonomy with high visibility and exposure
• #BalanceLifeAndCareer: Flexible working hours;
• #BalanceLifeAndCareer: The possibility of working hybrid;
• A professional but still friendly work environment;
• #EnjoyTheBest: Access to our Benefits platform with a dedicated budget that you will be able to use, in order to choose the most suitable benefits for you; 
• Healthcare services from one of the agreed providers;
• Holidays accorded based on your working experience (21 up to 25 days);
• Career in a leading international banking group, build on the diversity of its strong local roots;
• Dynamic and multinational environment, full of growing opportunities.

About UniCredit GroupUniCredit is a pan-European Commercial Bank with a unique service offering in Italy, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. Our purpose is to empower communities to progress, delivering the best-in-class for all stakeholders, unlocking a better tomorrow for our clients and our people across Europe. We serve over 15 million customers worldwide. They are at the heart of what we do in all our markets. Digitalisation and our commitment to ESG principles are key enablers for our service. They help us deliver excellence to our stakeholders and creating a sustainable future for our clients, our communities and our people.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We stand together in nurturing a workplace that welcomes diverse thinking and inclusive behaviors.

Making all voices heard and leveraging "diversity of thought" regardless of gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, cultural background, we ensure sustainable growth and new business opportunities, a strong drive for innovation and creativity, as well as a general improvement of the work climate with positive impact on productivity, well-being and engagement of our people.