A natural match if you have experience leading integration teams in high-throughput environments with a focus on API-first platforms.
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Original posting from vivenu GmbH via Lever
Redefine the future of live entertainment tech
Welcome to vivenu, the global leader in event ticketing tech and one of the world’s fastest-growing live entertainment tech firms. We are transforming event ticketing for global leaders like the Grammys, the Golden Globes, Stanford University and the Hockenheimring turning what was once a simple transaction into a strategic business advantage. Backed by over $65 million in funding, our platform empowers event organizers to own their brand experience, unlock deep data insights, and seamlessly integrate ticketing into their digital infrastructure.
With six offices worldwide and growing, we deliver a customizable, intuitive solution and industry-leading support that simplify even the most complex ticketing challenges – helping organizers deliver exceptional experiences and drive real growth.
Join us and build the future of live entertainment.
With over 10 million end users and usage quadrupling annually, our infrastructure now handles over 1 billion requests per month — and counting. Our API-first platform solves complex system challenges at scale — delivering performance, flexibility, and reliability for the world’s leading live entertainment brands.
You will be leading a newly formed integration team that centralizes to build, maintain and scale critical platform integrations across distributors, insurance partners, and app marketplaces.
As an Integration Team Lead your responsibilities will include::
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Establish, lead, mentor, and scale a newly formed engineering team focused on centralizing 3rd-party integrations and APIs.
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Conduct regular code reviews and architectural discussions, ensuring adherence to security and coding best practices.
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Design, build, and maintain scalable, robust RESTful endpoints, webhooks, and middleware applications.
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Standardize integration frameworks and developer tools (SDKs, webhooks, API wrappers) to accelerate partner onboarding and third-party app builds.
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Oversee data synchronization, schema design, and asynchronous message processing for high-volume enterprise event traffic across distribution and marketplace channels.
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Ensure maximum uptime, error handling, rate-limiting resiliency, and end-to-end monitoring across all third-party connectors.
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Engage with strategic technology partners (e.g., GetYourGuide, HubSpot, Salesforce, insurance carriers, payment providers) to co-design seamless integration workflows.
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Establish clear integration standards and documentation for external developer partners building on the vivenu API ecosystem.
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Monitor API throughput and performance during high-concurrency event launches, proactively optimizing bottlenecks.
What you will need to succeed in this role::
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7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on web APIs, backend services, and distributed systems.
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2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead capacity (managing sprint planning, line management, and delivery).
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Deep technical expertise with Go/TypeScript, Node.js or similar modern backend languages.
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Proven track record building and consuming RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and event-driven architectures (Webhooks, Kafka, RabbitMQ, WebSockets).
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Experience integrating major distribution channels, insurance tools, or enterprise CRMs (e.g., GetYourGuide, HubSpot, Salesforce, SAP, Stripe, Adyen).
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Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP/AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
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Deep understanding of API authentication patterns (OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys) and rate-limiting techniques.
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Experience in high-throughput, latency-sensitive environments (e.g., e-commerce, ticketing, fintech, or real-time transactional platforms).
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (ability to articulate technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders).
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Self-starter with a founder mindset: thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
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Experience in high-growth SaaS or B2B platforms, large-scale e-commerce, AdTech/MarTech.
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Hands-on experience building or managing a third-party developer portal/app marketplace is a plus.
Why join vivenu?
Live Entertainment Tech
Play a mission-critical role for global brands, redefining fan experiences from festivals to major sports events. Here, you’re part of the business of fun — powered by cutting-edge technology that brings moments to life for millions.
Sustainable Growth
We scale sustainably on a profitable, VC-backed foundation with true product-market fit. This means continuous investment in our people, products, and long-term vision.
Top-tier Team
Collaborate with over 160 dedicated professionals, including leaders from Google, Slack, and Salesforce. Together, we’re shaping the future of live entertainment technology, one decision at a time.
Global DNA
We’re a diverse, merit-driven team spread across six global offices. Talent and impact are what matter here — not hierarchy or background.
Fast Growing, in All Aspects
Sifted consistently ranks us among the fastest-growing scale-ups in Europe. We’re driven by daily learning, shared wins, and collective growth.
Next-Gen Leaders & Insights
Work alongside some of tech’s brightest minds — from Forbes 30 Under 30 founders to Executive of the Year award winners. At vivenu, you’ll help set the standard for the ticketing industry’s future.
vivenu Inclusion Statement
At vivenu, we believe our people define our success – and that we win with bold, diverse minds. The strongest teams are built on different perspectives, experiences, and voices. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute, grow, and thrive to shape the future of live entertainment globally.
Check out our mission statement and corporate values here.
Source: vivenu GmbH careers (Lever)