Software Engineer, Python
Who we are
We are dedicated to simplifying the process of wealth creation. Established in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek, and Christian Trummer, our mission is to assist individuals in believing in themselves to achieve financial independence both now and in the future. With our intuitive and versatile trading platform, we empower all levels of investors to participate in assets like cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks, precious metals, and commodities, regardless of their budget, 24/7. Operating globally with a team distributed across various cultures and time zones, we serve over 4 million customers and are recognized as one of the safest investment platforms in Europe.
Headquartered in Austria, we operate across Europe and are led by a skilled and diverse team of professionals who are driven to innovate and achieve outstanding results. We thrive on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and a commitment to excellence, keeping Bitpanda at the forefront of the industry. If you are a forward-thinker who enjoys moving quickly and wants to make a meaningful impact, come join us and be a part of our transformative team.
Your role
As a Software Engineer in our Blockchain team, you will focus on integrating cutting-edge blockchain technology, such as the lightning network implementation, into our existing ecosystem.
Key responsibilities
- Handle the maintenance and development of Cryptonodes and services that interact with different parts of the Crypto ecosystem.
- Create clean, scalable, and sustainable solutions for high-performance backend systems employing event-driven architecture on AWS with Kafka.
- Collaborate on loosely coupled microservices that underpin the organization's core business services.
- Join a dynamic team of experienced developers who are eager to support and guide your growth.
Qualifications
- Solid understanding and enthusiasm for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain technology.
- Proficiency in Python with a focus on API development, including type hints and annotations.
- Experience with relational or NoSQL databases (such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB), API design, websockets, and network communication.
- Basic understanding of event-driven design, event streams, and message brokers like Apache Kafka.
- Familiarity with AWS services, trading/markets, DevOps infrastructure, Infrastructure-as-Code, AI, smart contracts, Cryptonodes, Web3 is advantageous.
Benefits
- Hybrid-working model with 60 Work From Anywhere days.
- Competitive compensation package with Bitpanda stock options.
- Comprehensive benefits and flexible policies.
- Exclusive rewards for trading on Bitpanda.
- Company-wide and team events held in-person and virtually.
- Bitpanda merchandise to enhance your brand experience.
Above all, this role offers an opportunity to develop and thrive as part of Bitpanda's exciting journey towards becoming Europe's foremost investment platform.
Bitpanda is committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive workplace built on trust and mutual respect. We value diversity and inclusivity, aiming to create a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.