Senior Backend Engineer, Payment Platform

<h2><strong>Join our R&amp;D Tech Hub in Wroclaw&nbsp;</strong></h2> <p>HelloFresh Group, the world’s leading integrated food solutions provider, is expanding with a new R&amp;D Tech office in Poland. With brands offering meal kits, ready-to-eat meals, and specialty products such as meat, seafood, and pet food, we are seeking individuals who are ready to make an impact from day one. Joining us in Wrocław means shaping the culture, working on meaningful R&amp;D Tech projects, and contributing to a global company changing how people eat.</p> <h2><strong>Working at HelloFresh</strong></h2> <p>At HelloFresh Group, we are driven by a high-performance culture that values speed, agility, and continuous learning. We believe in hands-on contribution and fostering a truly collaborative, egoless environment where every team member contributes to our mission of <strong>changing the way people eat, forever </strong>and welcome team players who thrive in a dynamic environment, lead with ownership, and bring diverse perspectives to the table<strong>.</strong></p> <p>Our teams thrive on in-person collaboration, with an expectation to work from the office four days a week. This approach creates a dynamic space where ideas flourish, decisions are made efficiently, and our collective impact is accelerated. It's how we stay closely connected to our shared goals and drive swift execution.</p> <h2><strong>The role</strong></h2> <p>The Payments Platform team is the backbone of our financial infrastructure in Hellofresh. We are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the core payment systems that power every transaction across the organization. We own nearly 80% of the backend services for the Payments Tribe, our team plays a critical role in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our end-to-end payment ecosystem. The primary responsibility of a Senior Backend Engineer in the Payments Platform squad is to lead the enhancement of the core backend services &amp; ensure that payment core services remain scalable, resilient, and secure. This role also involves close collaboration with engineers from other payment squads to ensure a seamless payment experience for both existing and new customers.</p> <h2><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Take ownership of the end-to-end process, including architecture, design, development, deployment, and operations of data pipelines, applying DevOps practices, pair programming, and other cutting-edge methodologies.&nbsp;</li> <li>Actively contribute as a solution-oriented member within autonomous, cross-functional agile teams, collaborating with product owners.</li> <li>Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of HelloFresh's core product and architecture, serving as an ambassador for software solutions and providing support and mentorship to colleagues.</li> <li>Work with state-of-the-art technologies like AWS Cloud, Go/Kotlin,&nbsp; Kafka, Kubernetes, Istio, and more.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What you’ll bring</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Strong backend development skills in a microservices architecture, with proficiency in one of the following languages: Golang, Java, or Kotlin</li> <li>Hands-on knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools, particularly Docker and Kubernetes and a solid understanding of CI/CD principles, with practical exposure to modern deployment pipelines</li> <li>Familiarity with software design and testing methodologies such as TDD, BDD, DDD, and distributed system patterns</li> <li>Well-versed in the full development lifecycle—from writing unit and integration tests to profiling, tuning, and deploying distributed applications</li> <li>Proficiency in working with relational databases and experience with event-driven systems&nbsp;</li> <li>Prior experience in the Payments domain, including working with third-party integrations (like as payment gateways) will be a plus.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What we offer&nbsp;</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Health - You’re covered from your first day with private health insurance.</li> <li>Hybrid Working Schedule - We work in-office 4 days a week to align on goals, with flexible hours to support work-life balance and personal needs.</li> <li>Holidays - You receive 26 days of paid vacation each year, providing you time to rest and recharge.</li> <li>Learning and Development - An annual Learning &amp; Development budget and a Mentoring Program to support your ongoing professional growth.</li> <li>Employee Referral Program - Our team members can participate in our internal employee referral program and receive a bonus for recommending successful candidates to open roles.</li> <li>Daily Comforts - Free coffee, drinks, and fresh fruit are available to keep you refreshed throughout the day.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>If you are passionate about making a tangible impact and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work directly contributes to a global purpose, we encourage you to apply – even if your experience doesn't tick every single box, we believe there are many ways to develop skills and grow with us.</p> <p>#Engineering</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>