Working Student - Backend Software Development (m/f/d)

Ratepay • Berlin

Part-time

Berlin

from today

Here's What You'll Be Doing

Ratepay is a dynamic and innovative fintech company dedicated to revolutionizing payment solutions in the online retail sector. We empower e-commerce businesses with flexible and secure payment options, allowing them to optimize their revenue streams.
Join our software engineering team as a working student, contributing to the development of software solutions using Java, Kotlin, and Vue.js. You'll work in an agile environment, collaborating with senior engineers to design, develop, and maintain both backend and frontend applications. This role offers hands-on experience and mentorship in modern software development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development: Assist in the design, coding, testing, and debugging of software applications using Java, Kotlin, and Vue.js.
Agile Collaboration: Participate in agile ceremonies (e.g., stand-ups, sprint planning) and work closely with the team to deliver high-quality software.
Code Review & Optimization: Review code, suggest improvements, and ensure adherence to best practices in coding standards.

Your profile

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in Java or Kotlin; understanding of software development principles.
Eager to learn; good communication skills; able to work collaboratively in an agile team.

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

We value our diversity and welcome everyone to our team. Regardless of ethnic and social origin, religious beliefs, ideology, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental disabilities, age, marital status, education level, and nationality.

The sweet spot! Let’s talk perks.

We're more than just a workplace – we're a vibrant community of innovators, collaborators, and visionaries who love what we do and reward those who work with us. Here, your career isn't just a job. It's an opportunity to thrive, learn, and make a difference. Take a look at these great personalised benefits of working at Ratepay On a monthly basis, you can choose between mobility, fitness, food, training and much more.

Flexible working hours

Work remotely (EU for up to 4 weeks a year)

28 vacation days per annum

Financial security including Pension plan

Medical extras (Eye examination etc.)

Learning and development (Access to various self-development platforms such as language learning and skills enhancement.

Monthly lunches as well as Beets & Roots discounts

Community connect. We take certain days off to give back to the community as a unit. (Animal shelters, homeless aids, and various charities)

Ratepaw community: Our office has a floor which is dog-friendly. So, bring your pawsome pet to work when needed.

Gym memberships and fitness

Health & wellbeing

Our Recruitment Process

Step 1: Intro Call with a Senior Talent Partner

The first call with our recruiter is meant to be an introduction to ratepay, our culture and recruitment process.

We want to get to know you better, understand who you are beyond your CV and find out what excites you.

Step 2: Meet your future Manager

This step is designed to get to know your future manager and the role better.

During this conversation we will dive deeper into your experience and share more about the team you would work with and share expectations from both sides.

Step 3: Team interview & skill assessment

This step looks slightly different in different business areas but is to assess technical and culture add.

It usually consists of a role-specific case study or technical assessment as well as assessing values alignment with some senior members of the team you would be joining.

Step 4: Coffee chat (optional)

This step doesn't occur in every process, it depends on the role.

The coffee chat would generally take place with either a senior stakeholder from the business area you are joining such as a C-level leader or Head of department, or in some cases with a Senior HRBP.

Ready to shape the future of digital payments? Join our team

Apply now!

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