Backend Java Developer to the Payment team
Be part of an international gaming company with the clear purpose to generate funds for the benefit of society
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Paf is a pioneering Nordic gaming company, founded on the Åland Islands in 1966 with a unique mission: to generate funds for the greater good of society. As one of the first gaming companies to launch online in 1999, we continue to lead the industry with innovative, exclusive games developed by our in-house Games Studio.
Committed to creating a safer gaming environment, we are proud to be an award-winning leader in responsible gaming, setting new standards that put players first.
THE TEAM
This role places you in the payment team, consisting of six highly experienced and skilled developers, where openness and everyone's contributions and opinions are valued.
You will participate in the entire development lifecycle of the payment platform, from requirements analysis to deployment and maintenance. You will leverage your Java expertise to influence architectural decisions and understand their long-term implications.
Additionally, you will collaborate on developing a robust, secure, and scalable payment platform, focusing exclusively on backend development.
YOUR PROFILE
You thrive in an environment where deep technical discussions and problem-solving are at the core of daily work. While collaboration is important, your main drive comes from exploring complex systems, writing high-quality code, and continuously deepening your technical expertise. You enjoy diving into the details, learning new technologies, and engaging with like-minded colleagues who share a passion for software development at a deep technical level.
Seen to the technical aspects, you have at least 2 years of experience as a Java developer with working experience from:
- Modern Java and Spring Boot.
- Kafka and PostgreSQL.
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AWS or other cloud platforms.
Additional skills that make you stand out from the crowd:
- Knowledge of Open Banking and PSD2 regulations, reflecting an understanding of the latest standards in financial technology.
- Prior experience in the payment processing domain.
Formal education and diplomas are not our main priority, a lot can be compensated with:
- Good communication skills.
- Track record as a team player.
- Independence.
- Accountability.
- Experience and knowledge within the field.
WE OFFER
- A company with steady growth since it's founding in 1966.
- Occupational healthcare and insurance.
- A culture of care, creativity and collaboration
- A workplace that encourages individuality and personal growth.
- A strong focus on well-being over short-term goals, valuing sustained contributions and work-life balance. We strive to avoid overtime unless absolutely necessary.
- A hybrid remote arrangement, including coverage for your Wi-Fi and home office setup.
INFORMATION
Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to notice period requirements.
Duration: Full-time/Permanent with a six-month probation period.
Remote work/location: Requirement of being in the office for a few days per week.
- In Stockholm: A modern and vibrant co-working office with a 9th-floor view at United Spaces, Klarabergsviadukten 63. Including weekly breakfasts, afterworks, Gym, yoga-classes, events and a lot more.
- In Mariehamn: Our headquarters in Mariehamn offers a light, open and modern building. 120+ Paf Employees are based here, engaging over weekly breakfasts, seminars, events and an office gym, in-house massage, free use of bikes and plenty other benefits.
Application: Applications are only accepted via the application form. Due to GDPR compliance, we cannot accept applications via email.
We are actively reviewing applications and will close the position once the right candidate is found.
Recruitment Process: The process includes a programming assessment.
- Department
- Tech
- Locations
- Mariehamn, Åland Islands, Stockholm, Sweden
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time

Some of our benefits
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We adjust to where you want to work
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Work abroad
Up to 3 months a year.
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Exercise hour
One exercise hour / week during work time.
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Choose the tools you like
We work only with the latest technologies.
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Well designed working and social spaces
To support the agile mindset and ensure good ergonomics.
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Fresh fruit and snacks in the offices. And coffee. Lots of coffee!
Workplace & culture
A workplace is more than a place to work.
Our philosophy is that an inspiring working environment goes hand in hand with being able to offer the best customer experience possible. Our culture and values make up the collective personality of our organisation which is what ultimately sets us apart, defines who we are and shapes our aspirations.
To us, sustainable growth means emphasizing customer satisfaction and promoting healthy gaming habits.
About Paf
Paf is a Nordic gaming company founded on Åland in 1966 to generate funds for the benefit of society. We were one of the very first gaming companies to go online in 1999. Many of our games are exclusive to Paf and developed by our in-house Games Studio. We are an award-winning industry leader in responsible gaming. Our physical gaming operations are found on 26 cruise ships criss-crossing the Baltic and North Seas.
Our offices are located on Åland, in Helsinki, Stockholm, Riga, Tallinn, Oslo, Norrköping, Gzira and Madrid.
Paf (Ålands Penningautomatförening) is licensed and controlled by the Government of Åland.
In 2023, the Paf Group had a total revenue of 177.1 million euros and a profit of 55.1 million euros. Read more in annual report on aboutpaf.com
Backend Java Developer to the Payment team
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