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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Backend Engineer - Conversational Banking - **Company:** N26 AG - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Web Applications, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Backend, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Api Design, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/lead-backend-engineer-conversational-banking-berlin-deutschland-58864800 ## About the Role _ Lead initiatives to improve engineering culture and team effectiveness * Participate in recruitment and employer brand activities to strengthen the team Tasks * 5+ years building complex distributed systems in Java or Kotlin with Spring Boot/Spring AI * Strong API design experience with robust REST APIs * Experience with PostgreSQL and a DevOps mindset around CI/CD * Familiarity with AWS and/or Kubernetes; bonus for Python or Generative AI frameworks (Langchain, RAG pipelines) * Deep understanding of OO, distributed systems, and patterns like Hexagonal, EDA, and microservices * Commitment to Clean Code, TDD/BDD, and deep observability * Experience using AI coding agents to accelerate delivery without compromising security Key requirements * personal development budget * work-from-home budget * discounts for fitness, wellness, language apps, and public transportation * Premium subscription on N26 bank account (plus for friends and family) * relocation package with visa support * aaaa agents day of annual leave per year of service ## Description Experteer Overview As Lead Engineer at N26, you guide cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable systems powering internal operations. You shape technical roadmaps with PMs and EMs, architect robust microservices, and drive rapid, reliable delivery. You'll embed AI features to empower back-office teams and mentor engineers to elevate engineering culture. This role offers autonomy, modern tech, and opportunities to influence the platform and product strategy at a leading fintech. Pay / Benefits * Influence the team's technical scope with PM/EM to minimize debt and align roadmaps * Architect and build high-availability, high-performance web apps for internal operations * Promote disciplined delivery with clean, tested, refactored code and frequent production releases * Integrate AI features and AI-driven automations to empower back-office teams * Scale and monitor distributed systems to support continuous delivery * Mentor, document, and share knowledge to prevent silos * Lead initiatives to improve engineering culture and team effectiveness * Participate in recruitment and employer brand activities to strengthen the team Tasks * 5+ years building complex distributed systems in Java or Kotlin with Spring Boot/Spring AI * Strong API design experience with robust REST APIs * Experience with PostgreSQL and a DevOps mindset around CI/CD * Familiarity with AWS and/or Kubernetes; bonus for Python or Generative AI frameworks (Langchain, RAG pipelines) * Deep understanding of OO, distributed systems, and patterns like Hexagonal, EDA, and microservices * Commitment to Clean Code, TDD/BDD, and deep observability * Experience using AI coding agents to accelerate delivery without compromising security Key requirements * personal development budget * work-from-home budget * discounts for fitness, wellness, language apps, and public transportation * Premium subscription on N26 bank account (plus for friends and family) * relocation package with visa support * additional day of annual leave per year of service ## Related Videos - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Pioneering AI Assistants in Banking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1627-pioneering-ai-assistants-in-banking) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) ## Related Articles - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Where to Find German Tech Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/366-where-to-find-german-tech-jobs) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Berlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/291-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-berlin) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Fullstack developer salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/197-fullstack-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)