(Senior) Backend Engineer - Checkout & Payments (d/f/m)

Join the Ticketing Revolution!

vivenu was founded in 2018 in Germany with a global mission: to redefine ticketing for event organizers worldwide. The event industry has long relied on outdated systems that fall short in today’s digital age. Our platform empowers organizers in sectors like sports, live entertainment, and cultural venues to fully customize their ticketing solutions to meet their unique needs and strategic goals.

We’ve achieved rapid growth while remaining profitable, and we’re expanding globally with offices in Europe and the U.S. Leading tech investors and industry experts such as the San Francisco 49ers as well as high-profile clients like Schalke 04, the Grammys, and the Hockenheimring already trust us.

As we continue to pursue our ambitious goals, we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our dream team. Are you ready to be part of the ticketing revolution?

As a (Senior) Backend Engineer in the Payment & Billing team, you will play a key role in developing and optimizing our payment infrastructure and billing systems. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the checkout experience, ensure secure and reliable transactions, and support various payment methods for our global customer base. This role gives you the opportunity to influence the direction of our payment technology and shape the customer experience at a critical touchpoint.

• design, develop, and maintain backend APIs and services with a focus on payment processing, billing, and checkout flows
• integrate and manage connections with payment gateways and third-party providers, ensuring smooth and reliable transactions
• optimize payment systems for performance, security, and scalability to handle high-volume transactions
• collaborate closely with the frontend, product, and customer support teams to improve user experience and troubleshoot payment-related issues
• work with the team to build our own managed payments solution, bringing highly integrated and automated payment solutions to our customers

• have strong expertise in backend development, focusing on payment processing, billing systems, or checkout experiences
• are proficient in at least one backend programming language (like TypeScript, Go, or Java)

• have 5+ years of experience in a backend engineering role, preferably with payment and billing integration experience
• are experienced in working with payment gateway APIs (e.g., Stripe, Adyen, Braintree), checkout integrations, or billing systems
• have a solid understanding of NoSQL databases, caching strategies, and message queues
• provide knowledge of data security and privacy standards related to payment systems (e.g., PCI-DSS)
• are familiar with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• display excellent communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and attention to detail

At vivenu...

you are at the heart of the action. You are at the center of innovation, actively shaping the future of ticketing. You work in a dynamic environment that constantly evolves and presents new challenges.

you take real responsibility. You take ownership of your projects and decisions from day one. Your ideas and efforts have a direct impact on the company’s success.

we support your personal development. We invest in your professional and personal growth through coaching, mentoring, and workshops. Your development is important to us because your success is our success.

you benefit from great perks. In addition to the latest Apple hardware, we offer numerous extras like team-building events and unlimited access to drinks and snacks. Your well-being is our priority, so you can fully focus on your work.

we live inclusion proactively. We firmly value diversity and believe that different perspectives and backgrounds make our team stronger. We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, or other individual characteristics. Everyone at vivenu has a place to contribute their skills and ideas. Innovation thrives on diversity.

Check out our mission statement and corporate values here.