AWS Cloud Partner Solutions Architect — EMEA

Sumup

At SumUp, the Global Bank team builds the core infrastructure and services that give merchants a digital bank account, helping small businesses manage their money easily and reliably.  The Balance Management Squad sits at the core of the Global Bank Platform. Right now, our team is completing a major milestone: consolidating and modernizing our balance management system in Europe. The next big step is creating a global transaction history service; a single, shared platform used by all regions to give merchants consistent and transparent views of their financial activity. As a (Senior) Backend Engineer, you’ll help modernize existing systems while balancing innovation with stability, collaborate with teams across regions, and build reliable services that manage diverse markets with different regulations. If you enjoy solving complex problems on high-load systems, are curious about banking, and are looking for a team that tackles challenges head-on, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Do * Build and evolve the SumUp’s core banking services that powers ledger operations and transactions, transforming our regional systems into a unified, scalable global platform. * Tackle complex distributed systems challenges, ensuring resilient services that continue to perform under high transaction volumes. * Support modernization initiatives by improving observability, adding test coverage, refactoring code for long-term maintainability, and gradually introducing new architectural patterns without disrupting live banking operations. * Contribute to key architectural decisions - build ledger and transaction history systems from the ground up, ensuring a globally scalable banking solution for our clients. * Collaborate with teams across Risk, Treasury, Finance, and Infrastructure to ensure smooth, compliant, and reliable global operations * Take ownership from design to production, running the services you build, monitoring their performance, and continuously improving how we deliver high-quality software at scale. You’ll be great for this role if * You have solid backend experience building reliable, high-volume services and you think carefully about system design, APIs, data modeling, and how services interact. * You are proficient in Golang and comfortable learning and working with other languages as needed, e.g. Kotlin or Elixir. * You write maintainable, well-tested code, follow CI/CD best practices, and take responsibility for the software you build from development to production. * You’re comfortable building, deploying, and running services in cloud environments like AWS using Docker and Kubernetes. * You’re eager to learn about relational databases that perform well under load and maintain data consistency. * You are a collaborator who enjoys working across regions, communicating clearly, exchanging feedback effectively, and making thoughtful technical decisions together. * You have a curiosity for building reliable financial services and banking domain It’s a plus if you have * Knowledge of Elixir - some of our legacy services are written in Elixir, and while it's not essential, it would be useful if you've worked with it before * Deeper PostgreSQL experience - we rely heavily on Postgres, so if you've done performance tuning, complex queries, or schema design, that's a plus * Experience with event streaming platforms (Kafka preferred) and modern observability stacks (Grafana, Honeycomb, etc.) Why you should join SumUp * Be part of a company that values diversity and celebrates unique perspectives. * Work with a global team of skilled professionals in an environment that fosters collaboration, learning, and growth. * Be part of a global tribe building a banking solution from the ground up and delivering impactful solutions to the real-life problems of millions of SumUp merchants all over the world * Career growth and learning opportunities: We invest in your development through regular training, mentorship programs, SumUp University leadership cohort and a yearly learning budget (2,000 EUR) * Sabbatical program for tenured SumUppers * Join a global team where you belong: Check out our D&I Initiatives and Employee Resource Groups such as Pride Club, SumAfro, Neurodiversity, Grupos Mais, Women in Tech, and more * Health & wellness benefits: in-house fitness classes, gym in the office, subsidized Urban Sports Club and available psychotherapy sessions * A lot of other benefits such as Subsidized Public Transport Card, Kita placement assistance, Pension Scheme, Language Learning platform/courses etc. * Enrollment onto our virtual stock ownership program - you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success About SumUp Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing a vast set of simple and affordable business tools to help them start, run, and grow their businesses. Today, over 4 million businesses in 36 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster an inclusivity and continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. 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. Explore career opportunities with us and join a team driven by collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision of creating a world where everyone can build a thriving business. Discover more about our vibrant and inclusive work culture and how we work on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn and Instagram. Job Application Tip 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.

Sumup

SumUp’s Point-of-Sale (POS) solution empowers cafes, shops, bars, hair salons, and other businesses to operate efficiently and grow. It offers a wide range of features, including product catalogs, inventory management, business analytics, compliance support, and loyalty tools. As a Backend Engineer in the Orders & Sales or Catalog Platform team, you will build the engine powering core infrastructure for over 4 million businesses worldwide. Whether you are architecting global sales APIs or scaling item management systems, your work is central to the SumUp ecosystem. The Orders & Sales team builds high-performance APIs and receipt engines that unify transaction and sales data, utilizing an AI-native mindset and extreme collaboration. Meanwhile, the Catalog Platform team owns the backend for item management, variants, categories, and taxes, focusing on high-stakes reliability and core POS infrastructure scaling. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Develop and evolve high-performance backend services and APIs using Kotlin and Spring Boot. * Design and maintain robust data schemas and event-driven integrations (Kafka) to handle complex transaction and catalog data at scale. * Write clean, well-tested, production-grade code and contribute meaningfully to code reviews and team rituals. * Collaborate with mobile and product teams to ship end-to-end features with a focus on performance and data consistency. * Engage in daily pair programming to solve complex concurrency challenges and maintain high architectural standards. * Take full ownership of the development lifecycle, including managing CI/CD pipelines and monitoring service health in production. * Actively use and experiment with AI coding agents to automate repetitive tasks and increase shipping velocity. * Refactor and migrate mission-critical domain logic to centralize and simplify the "Sales" and "Catalog" experiences across the ecosystem. YOU’LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF * You have 3+ years of experience in backend engineering with the JVM stack (preferably Kotlin and Spring Boot). * You have a solid understanding of software design patterns, data modeling, and fundamental system architecture principles. * You are comfortable working with Kafka, Postgres, and AWS in a production environment at scale. * You enjoy and actively seek out collaboration and daily pair programming as a primary way of working. * You are an "AI-native" engineer, open to using agents and tools to optimize your coding process. * You have experience with, or a strong interest in, distributed and fault-tolerant systems. * You are a fast learner who values quality, detail, and effective time management. * You are fluent in English and can communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. NICE TO HAVE * Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native observability/monitoring tools. * Knowledge of different programming paradigms (Functional vs. OOP). * Familiarity with high-scale applications involving many concurrent processes. * A desire to share knowledge with the wider engineering community. Why you should join SumUp 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup 🌈 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 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which you can be used to attend conferences and/or advancing your career through further education 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions 🏖️ Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days 🚵🏾‍♂️ Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team About SumUp We believe in the everyday hero. Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we're creating tools that help them run their businesses. With a founder’s mentality and a 'team-first’ attitude, our diverse teams across Europe, South America and the United States work together to ensure that the small business owners we partner with can be successful doing what they love.  SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of 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. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. SumUp will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Job Application Tip 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. Job Application Tip 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.

Databricks

P-1345 You will be the Product Manager for the Databricks Runtime team in Berlin. The team works at the intersection of query processing, storage, infrastructure and data governance, all key components of the Databricks data intelligence platform. As the Product Manager, you will develop a deep understanding of modern cloud infrastructure, data governance solutions, and open source components, and gather requirements from customers. You will launch features that will impact how customers process petabytes of data every day and make it simpler for them to draw value from their data.  This role requires coordinating all product activities from vision to implementation, including engaging customers to understand their needs, developing long-term product strategy, defining product roadmaps, working with engineering to build those products, and coordinating with various internal stakeholders (both pre- and post-launch) to ensure product success. The impact you will have: * Own the end-to-end product management process * Gather customer requirements, design features and collaborate with engineering to deliver a polished market-ready product * Drive launches with product marketing through blog posts, release notes, webinars * Define and measure OKRs for your products * Drive the prioritization and development of features, measurably making it simpler and more cost effective for customers to govern and process petabytes of data. What we look for: * 6+ yrs of experience * Bachelors degree in Computer Science or similar field * Experience in Product Management (inbound, outbound, cross-functional processes) * Technical skills * Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Strong data analysis and operationalization skills (SQL, rollups, building operational dashboards) About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.