Senior Python Engineer, Assets and Hedging
Company Overview
The company was established in 2014 in Vienna, Austria, with a vision to streamline wealth creation for individuals. With a user-friendly platform, we assist both novice and experienced investors in investing in various assets like cryptocurrencies, stocks, and precious metals, regardless of budget size, around the clock. Our dedicated team spread across different regions globally caters to over 4 million customers, positioning us as a reputable and secure investment platform in Europe.
**Team and Culture **
Headquartered in Austria but operating continent-wide, our diligent team comprises proactive and innovative individuals. Embracing diverse perspectives and fostering collaboration among team members, we continuously lead the way in the industry. If you are ambitious, proactive, and eager to make a difference, then you are welcomed to join us in our journey of transforming the investment landscape.
Responsibilities
In the role of Software Engineer within the Assets and Hedging (A&H) team, your core responsibility will entail the development, review, and maintenance of efficient, scalable code throughout the Software Development Life Cycle. A&H actively manages over 17 microservices supporting various asset classes in the Trade Hub, encompassing more than 2500 assets while facilitating hedging processes.
Key Duties
- Integrate new assets such as cryptocurrencies, stocks, and commodities into the Bitpanda platform
- Create well-structured, scalable, and testable back-end software to enhance system performance
- Collaborate on independent microservices to fortify the core business operations
- Contribute to upgrading systems to advance cloud-native architectures
- Tackle complex challenges to drive continuous improvement
Qualified Candidate
- Proficient in Python and RestAPI development, with exposure to product-focused companies; experience in Fintech sectors would be advantageous
- Skilled in relational databases, NoSQL databases, and API design, with knowledge in websockets and network communication
- Effective communicator with leadership qualities to spearhead technical initiatives
- Familiarity with event streams, message brokers such as Apache Kafka
- Experience in any of the following fields is a plus: AWS services, cryptocurrencies, stock markets, blockchain, or DevOps infrastructure
Benefits
- Hybrid working model with 60 "Work From Anywhere" days
- Lucrative compensation including participation in the Bitpanda stock option plan
- Competitive benefits aligned with our flexibility-centered approach
- Premium incentives for trading on Bitpanda
- Participation in both in-person and virtual company and team events
- Bitpanda branded merchandise to bring team cohesion
This company is dedicated to establishing an inclusive and diverse workspace built on trust and mutual respect. We firmly believe that our success is intertwined with our ability to build a team that mirrors a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.