N26

Lead Software Engineer (ServiceNow) - RegTech

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3 months ago
Estimated salary
€4,752 – €7,559per month

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Description

N26 is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to own and evolve its enterprise governance platforms, primarily ServiceNow (IRM, Risk, CMDB, Change, Incident, Asset). The role leads the technical lifecycle of these platforms, ensuring configurations are secure, scalable, auditable, and compliant with regulatory standards. It includes designing integrations across ServiceNow, IAM, and security tooling, defining technical standards, writing automation code, and mentoring engineers. Strong hands-on ServiceNow experience and 8+ years in software engineering or large-scale integrations are required.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in software engineering, enterprise SaaS platforms, or large-scale integrations
  • Strong hands-on experience with ServiceNow (IRM, Risk, CMDB, Change, Incident, or similar governance modules)
  • Experience implementing governance processes such as Third-Party Risk, BIA, PRA, and Risk Registers
  • Experience with REST/SOAP APIs and structured data (JSON, XML)
  • Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Ability to write automation or integration code (e.g., Python, bash)
  • Experience mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions

Languages

English
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Competitive personal development budget
Work-from-home budget
Discounts on fitness and wellness memberships, language apps, and public transportation
Free N26 Premium bank account subscription, plus subscriptions for friends and family
One additional day of annual leave for each year of service
High degree of autonomy and access to cutting-edge technologies
Relocation package with visa support

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€73,860/year
€6,155/month
Total Deductions
€29,133
39% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,727/mo
€44,727/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€13,528
🏦 Pension Insurance€6,868
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€960

🏠 Cost of Living in Berlin

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€1231
Groceries
€280
Transport
€75
Utilities
€220
Internet
€40

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€13
Gym/Month
€45
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€12
Monthly Net Salary:€3,727
Comfortable Living:€1,897
Monthly Savings:€1,830 (49%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,830 monthly, which is €21,960 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €73,866 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
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📍 Life in Berlin

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Population
3.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
10.0
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin

  • •Creative and tech hub
  • •Diverse neighborhoods
  • •Excellent public transport
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Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Mild summers
  • •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Higher petty crime than Munich
  • •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •Charité is world-renowned
  • •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •World-class museums
  • •Vibrant art scene
  • •Rich history
10.0
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Nightlife

  • •Famous club scene
  • •Diverse nightlife
  • •24/7 culture
10.0
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Recreation

  • •Many parks
  • •Lakes
  • •Tiergarten
  • •Active outdoor scene
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •More affordable than Munich
  • •Prices rising rapidly
  • •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16

Europe's leading mobile-first digital bank (neobank) with a full German banking license from BaFin, serving ~8 million customers across 24 European markets. Offers fee-free and premium bank accounts, Mastercard debit cards, savings, investments (stocks, ETFs, crypto), insurance, personal loans, and joint accounts — all through a single mobile app. Founded in 2013, the company reached a peak valuation of $9 billion and achieved its first quarterly profit in Q3 2024.

Visa sponsorship available
Relocation support provided
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Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.