Senior Software Engineer, Java (Kafka)

Full time
Hybrid
Compensation is not specified
Role
Software Engineer
Work Experience
More than 3 years
Description

Who We Are:

We are all about simplifying wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek, and Christian Trummer, our mission is to empower individuals to trust in their ability to build financial freedom for both the present and the future. Our user-friendly platform enables both novice investors and seasoned experts to trade cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals, and commodities* regardless of their budget, 24/7. With a global team operating across diverse cultures and time zones, we serve over 4 million customers, making us one of Europe's safest and most secure platforms for modern investing.

While we're headquartered in Austria, we operate throughout Europe, and our products are developed by a team of fast-moving, talented individuals who roll up their sleeves and get things done. Our diverse perspectives and innovative minds work together as one team to keep Bitpanda on the cutting edge of our industry. So, if you're someone who dreams big, acts fast, and wants to make a meaningful impact right from day one, get ready to join our team and revolutionize the industry with us. Let's go!

Your Mission:

As a Senior Software Engineer at Bitpanda, your primary responsibility is to write, review, and maintain clean and scalable code throughout all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.

About the Team:

The Identity Platform team's primary mission is to solidify the Bitpanda User Management core into a comprehensive platform. In essence, we drive the backend infrastructure that facilitates seamless client interaction within this domain.

Our role is crucial in integrating clients—whether they're on web or mobile platforms—into the Bitpanda ecosystem, all within the User domain's scope. Positioned as the gateway to our technology stack, we take on mission-critical projects that form the foundation of our system's functionality.

Expect an exciting journey ahead. Our roadmap is filled with intriguing prospects, reflecting the significance of our work in the broader Bitpanda landscape.

What You'll Do:

  • Design and develop scalable, resilient, message-driven services using Java as the programming language.
  • Write clean and error-free code with extensive testing and high test coverage.
  • Contribute to conversational development, sharing information with the rest of the team.
  • Optimize systems to ensure reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Who You Are:

  • Proficient in software development with Java 11+.
  • Familiar with both relational and non-relational databases, preferably Postgres.
  • Experienced in creating and maintaining publicly available REST APIs.
  • Practically knowledgeable in using message-oriented middleware (Kafka).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and AWS will be advantageous.

What's in It for You:

  • A hybrid working model with 60 "Work From Anywhere" days.
  • A competitive total compensation package, including participation in our stock option plan.
  • Market-leading benefits programs and policies influenced by our flexibility-first philosophy.
  • Exclusive perks when trading on Bitpanda.
  • Company-wide and team events, both in-person and virtual.
  • Bitpanda swag to showcase your brand pride.
  • Most importantly, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda's remarkable journey toward becoming Europe's #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda's Commitment:

At Bitpanda, we are dedicated to creating a fair and inclusive environment built on trust and mutual respect. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success, and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Skills Required
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