Backend Developer Golang

At Payter, we build the technology behind millions of secure, unattended payment transactions. As a Backend Developer, you will play a key role in designing and developing the services that power our payment platform. Working with Golang, you will build scalable APIs, improve existing applications, and develop new features that enable customers worldwide to deliver seamless payment experiences.

You enjoy solving technical challenges, writing clean and maintainable code, and working on software that has a real-world impact. Together with colleagues across Product, Hardware, and Engineering, you will contribute to innovative payment solutions while continuously improving the performance, reliability, and scalability of our platform.

Who We Are

At Payter, we are innovators, pioneers, and leaders in the dynamic realm of contactless and cashless payment technology in a wide range of markets such as Electrical Vehicle Charging, donations, transportation, retail, hospitality, vending, charity, parking, and beyond.

The adaptable Payter platform accommodates a diverse range of payment technologies (NFC, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.), international banking processes, and telemetry.

Through continuous innovation and in-house development, we redefine how vendors connect with their customers, empowering them to boost revenue, enhance user experiences, and access real-time sales and performance. We support a broad range of technologies, from contactless, WiFi, 4G, Bluetooth, Mifare, touch screens, and more. Our state-of-the-art products are future-proof, high quality, compliant with international standards (EMV certified), feature outstanding design, are user-friendly, multifunctional, and easy to integrate.

Examples of successful collaborations include

- EV Charging: Fastned, Shell, BP, Ionity, Alfen, EVBox
- Cashless Charity Donations: Hartstichting, WWF, Save the Children, Royal British Legion
- Food & Drink Vending: Coca-Cola, Lavazza, Starbucks, Jacobs Douwe Egberts, Costa, Heineken, Maas International, Franke, WMF, Wurlitzer, Selecta
- Hospitality & Public Locations: Compass Group, Sodexo, Albron, TU Delft, TU Eindhoven
- Gaming & Entertainment: Pinball, Slot Machines, Gaming Arcades, Efteling
- Petrol Station Services: Shell, BP, Exxon
- Special Products: Photo Booths, Dog Wash Stations

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang.; Build and maintain robust APIs that integrate with our payment platform.; Develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.; Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.; Optimize existing applications for performance, reliability, and maintainability.; Contribute to the architecture and continuous improvement of our backend systems.; Troubleshoot, test, and resolve technical issues throughout the development lifecycle.; Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices in backend development.

Requirements

Proven experience in a similar Backend Developer role.; Strong proficiency in Golang (required).; Experience with Java is a plus.; Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.; Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.; Knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is an advantage.; Experience with RESTful API development and backend architecture.; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.; Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken. Dutch is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including a discretionary bonus based on business results.; Great benefits like 25 leave days plus extra “wellbeing days”, a travel allowance and an attractive pension plan.; We are great supporters of flexible working, but we need to align.; Thrive in a close-knit environment valuing flexibility, work-life balance, and mental well-being.; Join Payter and become part of an international scale-up, shaping the future in a booming market where you can have impact and growth opportunities.