Personio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our growing team of 1,800+ Personios across Europe and the US are building user-friendly products that delight our 14,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one?
Lead Backend Engineer - Time & Money Domain (Munich or Berlin) d/f/m
About Personio At Personio, we're building the leading all-in-one HR and payroll platform in Europe - and we're not slowing down. Our mission? To simplify people processes for small and mid-sized businesses, helping them focus on what really matters: their people.
The Role: Lead Backend Engineer - Time & Money Domain We're looking for a Lead Backend Engineer to join our Time & Money (T&M) domain - one of the most critical parts of Personio's product and strategy. You'll play a key role in shaping how we build and scale core HR workflows like time tracking, absences, attendances, and salaries - the backbone of any successful people strategy.
With over 60 engineers (and counting), our Time & Money domain is full of energy and ambition. Whether it's supporting our expansion into the mid-market, building solutions that handle complex labour law requirements across multiple countries, or crafting elegant user journeys around working models and shift planning - this is where the magic happens.
What You'll Do
- Architect & Build - Design robust, scalable systems that handle sensitive data and power mission-critical workflows (think time tracking, salary updates, absence calculations - the good stuff).
- Be Hands-On - Ship production-grade code in JVM-based languages (Kotlin, Java, Scala - take your pick) and drive high engineering standards.
- Collaborate Across Borders - Work with cross-functional teams across Munich, Berlin, and London. Expect daily chats with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers.
- Drive Performance - Own the backend performance of your domain. Tune queries, scale services, and keep the app fast and reliable.
- Shape the Future - Contribute to architectural decisions, lead technical initiatives, and mentor mid-level engineers. You're not just here to code - you're here to lead.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally in JVM-based languages.
- A solid grip on distributed systems, backend architecture, and API design.
- Bonus points for experience in FinTech, HRTech, or any kind of compliance-heavy product domain.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - someone who gets stuck in and just figures it out.
- Comfortable working with frontend engineers and contributing to full-stack features (especially handy if you're based in London).
Why Time & Money at Personio?
- You'll be at the heart of Personio's expansion into complex, international HR markets.
- Join a high-impact, high-visibility domain with loads of growth potential.
- Work with some of the sharpest minds across engineering, product, and design.
- Help build systems used by thousands of companies across Europe.
The Perks Bit
- Competitive comp, including salary, pre-IPO equity, and benefits.
- 28 days holiday (plus extra for tenure), two Impact Days per year to give back, and generous parental leave.
- Flexible hybrid model - about 50/50 split between home and office.
- Great team vibes, regular events, and a work culture where you'll actually enjoy turning up on a Monday.
The Interview Process
- Intro Chat with Talent team - 30 mins of getting to know you.
- Hiring Manager Screen - Dive into your experience and motivations (45 mins).
- Live Coding Challenge - Pair-programming style, no trick questions (60 mins).
- System Design Interview - Let's talk architecture and scale (60 mins).
- Culture Fit Interview - Meet Gabriel and chat values, leadership, and team dynamics.
Top Skills
Personio Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office
Georges Quay House, Dublin, Ireland
