ABOUT GOTPHOTO/FOTOGRAF.DE

Our mission is to digitalize the people photography industry.
GotPhoto.com | fotograf.de is dedicated to making photographers’ lives easier and more efficient. We provide an end-to-end workflow and e-commerce solution enabling photographers to digitalize key parts of their workflow - from photo management to payment, combined with a user-friendly platform. Making them more successful and spending more time behind the lens!
Since 2012, our journey has been filled with an entrepreneurial spirit, witnessing countless success stories that prove our sustainable business model works and is profitable.
We’re building a tight-knit ecosystem where everyone can thrive – including you! Join our team of 170+ talented individuals and be part of our journey to empower photographers like never before!

YOUR MISSION

We’re seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the architecture, scalability, and reliability of our FinTech infrastructure. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will guide our transition from custom in-house accounting systems to scalable, enterprise-grade managed services (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, Sage Intacct). You’ll drive high-impact initiatives across engineering, finance, and operations—combining technical leadership with hands-on execution.
This role requires a deep understanding of financial systems, modern engineering practices, and strong strategic thinking. You’ll reduce system complexity, mentor engineers, and influence critical platform decisions, all while championing performance, compliance, and innovation—particularly through AI tools and automation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in financial systems architecture.
• Led at least 2 major system migrations, ideally involving ERP or accounting platforms.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, compliance (SOX, GAAP, PCI DSS), and multi-currency transactions.
• Proven experience with managed service platforms and SaaS integrations.
• Skilled in API design, data migration, and high-availability systems.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) for engineering productivity.
• Experience influencing technical strategy across functions at the staff level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with payment gateways and PCI compliance.
• Familiarity with vendor evaluation, SLA negotiation, and mission-critical financial systems.
• Exposure to AI/ML for automated testing, data validation, and system monitoring.
• Knowledge of financial reporting automation and audit readiness during system transitions.

Please refer the Job description for details