Full Stack Software Engineer - Banking (DE team)

About Shine

Shine exists to help freelancers and small business owners reclaim the joy of working for themselves.

Running a business shouldn't mean drowning in financial admin – it should be inspiring and rewarding. Our app brings banking, invoicing, accounting and admin together in one place, so entrepreneurs can focus on what matters most: growing their business and enjoying the freedom of working for themselves.

We're a multicultural team of over 400 people across France, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. By bringing together leading European fintechs like Shine, Kontist and Tellow, we've built a single, intuitive platform designed for simplicity, speed and accuracy – backed by local, award‑winning support.

Your Hiring Experience Matters

Just as we respect our customers' time, we respect yours. Your experience with Shine should feel simple, transparent and genuinely supportive.

If this sounds like somewhere you want to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

The Banking (DE) Team at Shine

We are entering an exciting period of transformation with evolving responsibilities and some internal team shifts. We are looking for a new team member who can contribute, lead, and make an impact.

Our mission is to build the most reliable and beloved Business Banking experience in Europe. We aim to deliver a robust multinational banking application that meets our customers’ needs while providing a delightful, user‑centered experience.

Role: Full Stack Software Engineer – Banking (DE Team)

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will play a central role in designing, building, and improving features that power our Business Banking product. You will collaborate end‑to‑end with engineers, designers, product managers, and other teams to deliver reliable, user‑focused solutions.

In our team, every engineer is expected to lead projects, and you will be supported and encouraged to take on leadership responsibilities early on.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing high‑quality features for our Business Banking application
• Contributing to technical plans and participating in architectural discussions
• Ensuring technical feasibility and providing input on UX/UI decisions
• Collaborating in a distributed cross‑functional environment
• Making data‑driven decisions to ensure our product truly supports customer needs
• Driving improvements in engineering processes and team collaboration
• Taking ownership of projects and gradually stepping into a leadership role

About You (Requirements)

We’re looking for a candidate with 5+ years of experience in full stack software engineering, particularly with a strong background in:

• Building scalable, production‑level applications with TypeScript and JavaScript
• Designing and maintaining robust back‑end architectures using Node.js, NestJS and GraphQL
• Developing cross‑platform mobile applications using React Native
• Developing web applications with React
• Working with cloud services like AWS or GCP
• Managing databases, specifically PostgreSQL
• Experience with ORM solutions like TypeORM
• Collaborating within a distributed, agile team
• Strong technical project management skills
• Excellent English communication and writing skills
• Product engineering mindset, user‑first thinking
• Easygoing, solution‑oriented attitude

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• FinTech experience
• AI‑assisted development

Equal Opportunity Employer

We follow the principle of equal treatment to consider all job applicants and do not discriminate based on their gender, sexual orientation, color, racial or ethnic origin, religion, disability, etc., as per applicable law.

Location

Berlin – hybrid (3 days/week in office)

Not within commuting distance of Berlin? Apply anyway for some Product & Tech roles; a remote setup may be considered in Paris, Amsterdam, or Copenhagen, depending on profile and team needs.

Our Recruitment Process

1. 30‑minute call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist to get to know you better and share more about Shine's culture and mission.
2. 60‑minute call with the Manager to dive into your technical experience, career aspirations, and vision for this role.
3. 90‑minute tech case exercise with members of the team to evaluate your practical skills.
4. 60‑minute soft‑skills interview based on the personality assessment to see how we can best support your growth at Shine.