Software Engineer, Java (Margin Trading)

Bitpanda; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 110.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Stock option plan

OpenUP mental wellbeing resources

Extra PTO (3 days)

Udemy access

Discounts and perks

New parent leave benefits

Zusammenfassung

Bitpanda is hiring a backend engineer for its Prime Services team in a hybrid setup. You will design, develop and scale low-latency services powering our margin trading ecosystem, owning leverage, collateral, risk assessment and liquidation engines.

Collaborate closely with product, quant and risk teams, and mentor juniors to deliver robust, tested software. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in modern Java frameworks, REST API excellence, and hands-on experience with Kafka/RabbitMQ/SQS/ZeroMQ, plus

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years in software development with Micronaut/Spring Boot and Java 17+.
• Experience building REST APIs with performance and scalability in mind.
• Hands-on with message-oriented middleware (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, or ZeroMQ).
• CI/CD and cloud familiarity; AWS/Kubernetes preferred.

Aufgaben

• Design and build scalable, low-latency backend services for margin trading.
• Own infrastructure for leverage, collateral management, risk, and liquidation engines.
• Collaborate with product, quant, and risk teams to shape client access to leverage.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure high-quality, well-tested code.

Kenntnisse

Java 17+

Micronaut/Spring Boot

REST APIs

CI/CD

AWS

Kubernetes

Messaging middleware

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Apache Kafka

RabbitMQ

SQS

ZeroMQ

Jobbeschreibung

Who we are

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom - for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want - with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing. Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, "roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen" kind of people. It s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let s go!

Your mission

As an Engineer within Bitpanda s Prime Services team, you will design, build, and scale the low-latency, highly available back-end systems powering our margin trading ecosystem. You will own critical infrastructure spanning leverage and collateral management, real-time risk assessment, and automated liquidation engines. Collaborating closely with product, quantitative, and risk teams, your work will directly shape how clients access leverage and how Bitpanda manages credit risk at scale.

What you'll do

Design and develop scalable, resilient, message-driven services using Java 25 & Micronaut, Write clean and future proof code with 80% unit test test coverage, end to end and integration testing before deploying into event driven microservices architecture Optimise payment modules/services to ensure reliability, maintainability, performance and scalability Drive innovation by researching and adopting the latest trends and technologies in backend development, ensuring our applications remain cutting-edge Be a technical mentor for junior developers, providing guidance and support to help them grow and excel in their careers

Who you are

4+ years of experience of software development using modern frameworks such as Micronaut/Spring Boot, with Java 17+ as your main programming language Good understanding of relational and non-relational databases (bonus points for experience with Postgres and MongoDB) Experience creating and maintaining publicly available REST APIs with a keen understanding of performance optimisation and scalability Practical knowledge in using message-oriented middleware as we re working with event driven microservices (ideally Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS or ZeroMQ) Good understanding of CI/CD: familiarity with AWS and Kubernetes is ideal but any public cloud experience is fine

What s in it for you

• Flexibility to work where you thrive - Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.


• Reward for your impact - Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.


• Support for your mental wellbeing - Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.


• Time to recharge - On top of your standard annual leave, prioritise your wellbeing in 2027 with 3 additional days of paid time off to rest, reset, and recharge, available once you ve been with us for 6 months.


• Continuous learning and growth - Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy s library of online courses at your own pace.


• Exclusive perks and rewards - Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.


• Support during life milestones - Take advantage of up to 8 additional weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.


• Fuel and focus on-site - Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long.


• Recognition for your contributions - Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.


• Show your Bitpanda pride - Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.


• Connect and celebrate with your team - Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration ....and even more location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are.

Above all, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda s incredible journ