Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d)

AFS - Arvato Financial Solutions - MF Group AG

Company Description

MF Group is a subsidiary of Riverty and part of the Bertelsmann Group. Around 120 employees work across two locations in Switzerland to make invoice-based purchasing with flexible installment payments even simpler and safer for Swiss retailers. As a leading Swiss provider, we are a key partner for the retail sector, combining credit checks, fraud prevention, invoicing, and pre-financing into a comprehensive end‑to‑end solution.
In addition to our straightforward invoice payment solutions—both online and in‑store—we offer private customers flexible cash loans. We also issue a variety of payment cards. Our strength lies in managing complex projects where multiple sales channels and payment methods interact seamlessly. We work with nearly all major brick‑and‑mortar and online retailers in Switzerland, actively shaping the future of payments.

Job Description

We are looking for support as

Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d)

(unlimited, full-time) Join our team at our location in Chiasso – flexible working conditions available

Job Responsibilities:

We build and maintain core financial services that power MF Group products. This includes systems for tracking customer account balances, orchestrating invoice creation and distribution, and ensuring financial data flows accurately across merchants and platforms. Whether working on ledgers, customer-facing invoice flows, or credit card and digital payment solutions, as a Senior Software Engineer you will face exciting technical challenges in a dynamic and informal atmosphere. You will participate in the definition and implementation of new functional and non functional requirements—from analysis to testing—while also contributing to the integration of payment systems, the development of new features, and the delivery of secure, scalable, and user-friendly experiences for both merchants and consumers.

In particular you will:

Design, develop, test, and ship robust, maintainable, and readable software, applications, APIs, and workflows—primarily using Java.
Bring in industry standards and best practices to continuously simplify the current software architecture to reduce complexity and maintenance cost.
Solve hard problems where lateral thinking is required.
Monitor the production systems to spot improvement opportunities.
Make a positive impact on our engineering culture by adopting, implementing, and providing feedback on best standards and practices.
Work in an agile environment following Scrum, participating in sprints, stand-ups, and planning sessions.

Qualifications

You’re a seasoned software engineer (5+ years of experience) with deep knowledge of the Object-Oriented and/or Functional paradigms, and a track record of delivering production-grade systems using Java.
You have passion, discipline, and dedication in shaping technical direction and enjoy contributing to architectural decisions to ensure long-term quality and sustainability of the code base.
You have a strong critical thinking attitude to question the status quo and come up with concrete ideas.
You're comfortable taking ownership—from ideation to deployment—and balancing technical excellence with business impact.
You thrive in collaborative environments, value diverse perspectives, and communicate clearly in Italian (preferred) and English across disciplines.
You enjoy working in agile teams following Scrum, actively participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

How to stand out:

Extensive knowledge of the Java stack, in particular in the Spring ecosystem Experience in scalable modular applications.
Experience in breaking a monolith application Experience in containerized architectures and technologies.
Experience in the FinTech domain Experience in mentoring a team.

Additional Information

What we offer:

Immerse yourself in a welcoming, trust-filled atmosphere as part of our agile teams and explore the fantastic opportunities within the Bertelsmann Group.
An agile working environment where value is delivered every couple of days.
Empower your growth and professional development with Riverty’s training sessions and customized development plans.
Together, we'll learn, evolve, and achieve success.
Experience the best of both worlds with about 40% Home Office, which let you mix on-site teamwork and remote work to create the perfect professional experience that suits your life.
Know that you're appreciated with plenty of employee benefits & discounts just for you.

Please note that benefits could be different depending on agreement details, and they may change over time. We'd be delighted to explore these benefits in greater depth during an interview.

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