> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2910035-software-engineer-payroll-social-insurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2910035-software-engineer-payroll-social-insurance). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Payroll Social Insurance - **Company:** Personio - **Location:** München, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Backend, Kotlin, Front End Software Development - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-payroll-social-insurance-munich-d-f-m-personio-10059670 ## About the Role * Strong backend engineering experience in production systems * Experience working in Java, Kotlin, or similar languages * Comfort operating in regulated or correctness-critical domains * A pragmatic approach to compliance: risk-aware, but focused on building great user experiences * Strong sense of ownership and accountability for quality * Clear communication and collaboration skills Nice to have: * Experience in payroll, fintech, or other regulated domains * German language skills (helpful for understanding documents, but not required) * Full stack experience (frontend is not required, but helpful) Team & Environment * Strong engineering culture with high standards for quality * Close collaboration with Product and Compliance partners * Experienced team with opportunities to learn * Office-first setup in Munich, with regular in-person collaboration ## Description We're hiring a Software Engineer to join Personio's Payroll domain, specifically the Social Insurance team. This is a priority hire, joining a senior, high-impact team responsible for one of the most critical parts of the payroll product., This team builds the systems that ensure employees are paid correctly, receive the right benefits, and that all required reporting to authorities happens accurately and on time. The work is backend-focused, highly impactful, and operates in a regulated environment that still moves fast., * Build and evolve backend systems that power social and health insurance calculations, reporting, and compliance * Help scale the payroll platform to support 3x growth in employees and customers * Simplify and improve existing architectures to increase stability, quality, and maintainability * Develop new features and close gaps within the social insurance domain as regulations evolve * Work closely with Product Managers and Compliance experts to translate legal requirements into robust technical solutions and simpler experiences * Take ownership of features end to end, from design through production ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Java Sucks (So C# Didn't Have To)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100271-java-sucks-so-c-didn-t-have-to) - [How One Developer Built the Back Office for 10 Million Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100082-how-one-developer-built-the-back-office-for-10-million-companies) - [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) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) ## Related Articles - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [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) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies)