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Intro
At Pleo, we’re on a mission to revolutionise the way businesses manage company spending. No more outdated processes, clunky spreadsheets, or frustrating delays – we believe spend management should be seamless, empowering, and surprisingly effective for finance teams and employees alike. We’re creating tools that promote autonomy, foster trust, and let businesses focus on what truly matters.
Our culture is built on transparency, collaboration, and a deep commitment to innovation – which is reflected in our spending solution. At Pleo, you’ll join a passionate team shaping the future of work, all while having some fun along the way.
About The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team at Pleo. In this role, you’ll help build and scale our backend systems and be part of exciting projects as we continue to grow our product and service offerings. If you’re passionate about solving complex technical challenges and want to work in a culture that values transparency, collaboration, and a deep commitment to innovation then this role is for you.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead initiatives to design, build, and maintain scalable microservices primarily using Kotlin
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions across Platform, Services, SMB, and other domains
- Analyze system performance and implement optimizations to ensure high reliability and scalability
- Participate in code reviews, post-mortems, and provide mentorship to other engineers
- Proactively address technical debt and guide the team through technical challenges and migrations
What you bring
- Expertise in server-side languages, especially Kotlin, and experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes)
- Proficiency with relational databases like PostgreSQL, testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Testcontainers), and observability tools like Grafana
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset to mentor and upskill your teammates
- A proven ability to lead large projects, manage ambiguity, and maintain high standards for code quality and reliability
- A passion for innovation and driving impactful solutions within a fast-paced scale-up environment
Who you’ll be working with and reporting to
You’ll report to our Engineering Manager and work closely with cross-functional product teams, including Credit, Platform, Partnerships, SMB and more. Our collaborative team is dedicated to building world-class solutions, and you’ll have the opportunity to partner with other departments to drive success. While the specific team you’ll be working with will be decided later, our hiring process remains streamlined and consistent across all roles. This allows us to evaluate your skills and potential, ensuring a great fit for the team you eventually join. No matter which domain you land in, you will be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where you’ll tackle complex challenges, build reusable components, and contribute to shaping the future of our product.
How you’ll develop in this role
- Lead backend initiatives to improve system performance and scalability. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation in product and infrastructure. Grow your expertise in Kotlin and distributed systems while mentoring other engineers. Contribute to shaping the future of our product as Pleo scales globally
- We’re committed to supporting your growth, whether through taking on larger projects, stepping into leadership roles, or expanding your technical expertise
Salary Range
- United Kingdom: £80,000 - £85,000
- Spain/Portugal: €87,000 - €93,000
Benefits
- Your own Pleo card (no more out‑of‑pocket spending!)
- Lunch is on us for your work days – enjoy catered meals or receive a lunch allowance based on your local office
- Comprehensive private healthcare – depending on your location, coverage options include Vitality, Alan or Médis
- We offer 25 days of holiday + your public holidays
- For our Team, we offer both hybrid and fully remote working options
- Option to purchase 5 additional days of holiday through a salary sacrifice
- We use MyndUp to give our employees access to free mental health and well‑being support with great success so far ❤️