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Backend Engineer - Transfers
full-timeVilnius$3k - $5k

Summary

Location

Vilnius

Salary

$3k - $5k (EUR)

Type

full-time

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About this role

At SumUp, the Global Bank tribe builds the core infrastructure and services that give merchants a digital business account, helping small businesses manage their banking needs easily and reliably.


The Transfers Gateway squad connects SumUp’s internal systems to external financial networks across the EU and the UK. We build and run the services that move money through payment schemes every day. The team owns end‑to‑end scheme integrations and operates production services that process real money at scale. You’ll help modernise existing systems while balancing reliability, correctness, and change, making architectural decisions that directly affect uptime and merchant experience across multiple markets.


Our tech stack includes Go, AWS, Kafka, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes, supported by a strong observability toolchain with Prometheus, Grafana, and Honeycomb. We also actively use AI‑assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and others.


SumUp’s engineering culture is built around ownership. We follow a “build it, run it, improve it” model, with strong observability and a focus on learning. Engineers have clear scope and autonomy, with decisions documented, reviewed, and made collaboratively.


The Vilnius team is a core part of the Global Bank domain. We own production systems, shape technical direction, and work closely with colleagues across SumUp’s global offices on critical merchant banking capabilities. Join our Vilnius Team today (Vilnius office).


What You’ll Do



  • Build and maintain production money movement backend services, contributing to their delivery, observability, and ongoing maintenance.

  • Own and deliver well‑defined tasks and features, and contribute to larger projects within the team’s domain.

  • Contribute to technical design and implementation, following established architectural patterns and best practices.

  • Improve service reliability and quality by writing tests, enhancing monitoring, and following established delivery pipelines.

  • Support the operation of the systems you work on by participating in on‑call rotations, incident response, and learning from post‑incident reviews.

  • Apply a backend and systems perspective during refinement, raising questions about risks, dependencies, and edge cases.

  • Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and other engineers to deliver end‑to‑end transfer and banking capabilities.


You’ll be great for this role if you



  • Have experience building backend services in a modern environment and supporting them in production.

  • Can take a clearly defined problem and implement a solution independently, seeking guidance when needed.

  • Are comfortable working with cloud‑based systems, containerized workloads, and automated delivery pipelines.

  • Have experience writing and maintaining automated tests and care about code quality.

  • Understand the fundamentals of system architecture, data modelling, and API design, and are eager to deepen this knowledge.

  • Are curious about how your work fits into the broader system and product experience.

  • Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders.


Any of the following would be considered a plus



  • Exposure to banking, payments, or financial systems, especially in regulated environments.

  • Experience supporting systems with production traffic, including participating in incident response.

  • Use of AI‑assisted tools to improve development speed, learning, or code quality.


Why you should join SumUp



  • 🌎 We’re a truly global team of 3200+ skilled professionals from 92+ countries, spread across 4 continents. Join the team from our Vilnius office.

  • 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced

  • 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success

  • 🏖️ Time off: 25 days of paid leave, plus special holidays

  • 🏥 Peace of mind: health insurance through Gjensidige and life & accidental coverage from Ergo

  • 💪 Stay active: gym membership allowance to help you keep fit on your terms

  • 📚Career growth and learning opportunities: We invest in your development through regular training, mentorship programs, SumUp University cohort and a yearly learning budget (2,000 EUR)

  • 💡We take learning and experimentation seriously with Hack Days every second Friday, and entire global Hack Weeks.

  • 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service

  • 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team


 


Compensation: Starting from 3,500 to 5,200 Euro Gross / month + 2000 EUR annual learning budget + Virtual Stock Options. Ranges may vary based on skills and experience. 


 


About SumUp


At SumUp, we’re on a mission to empower small businesses around the world with simple, affordable tools to help them start, run, and grow. More than 4 million merchants across 37 markets trust us as their financial partner — and we’re just getting started.


We’re a global team of 3,000+ people from over 90 nationalities, united by curiosity, collaboration, and care. Our core values and culture shape everything we do, fostering inclusion, learning, and belonging.


SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to building a safe, respectful, and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.


👉 Explore more about our culture on our careers site, or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.


SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited.

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We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

Other facts

Tech stack
Backend Services,Cloud-Based Systems,Containerized Workloads,Automated Delivery Pipelines,Automated Tests,Code Quality,System Architecture,Data Modelling,API Design,Incident Response,Observability,Collaboration,Technical Design,Monitoring,Problem Solving,AI-Assisted Tools

About SumUp

SumUp is a leading global fintech company committed to levelling the playing field for small businesses. Founded in 2012, we’re the trusted partner of over 4 million merchants in 37 markets, providing simple and affordable tools that help them manage payments, finance, and customer relationships.

Our vision is a world where everyone can build a thriving business. Guided by this, we champion small business ownership by creating accessible solutions that empower entrepreneurs to grow and succeed.

Our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers — representing more than 90 nationalities across 20 offices worldwide — is at the heart of our success. Beyond business, we donate 1% of the net revenue generated by Solo devices to environmental causes and support educational and entrepreneurial initiatives around the world.

Recognised as a Top Global Employer for inclusion by the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index in 2022 and 2023, and awarded Fintech Diversity Initiative of the Year at the Irish National Fintech Awards in 2025, SumUp continues to build an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven workplace where everyone belongs.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Financial Services

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain production money movement backend services while contributing to their delivery and ongoing maintenance. Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end transfer and banking capabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does SumUp pay for a Backend Engineer - Transfers?

SumUp offers a competitive compensation package for the Backend Engineer - Transfers role. The salary range is EUR 4k - 5k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Backend Engineer - Transfers do at SumUp?

As a Backend Engineer - Transfers at SumUp, you will: build and maintain production money movement backend services while contributing to their delivery and ongoing maintenance. Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end transfer and banking capabilities..

Why join SumUp as a Backend Engineer - Transfers?

SumUp is a leading Financial Services company. The Backend Engineer - Transfers role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Backend Engineer - Transfers position at SumUp remote?

The Backend Engineer - Transfers position at SumUp is based in Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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