Senior Software Engineer, Java (Ops Hub)

What you’ll do

• Design and develop scalable, resilient, message-driven services using Java
• 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 using tools like 
• 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

• Advanced knowledge and experience of software development using modern frameworks such as Spring Boot, with Java 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 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 – Take extra time off to rest, reset, and recharge, with 3 additional days off in 2026 to prioritise your wellbeing.
• 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 our additional 8 weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
• Create a productive workspace at home – Set up your home office exactly how you want it with a dedicated budget for comfort and productivity.
• 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 fuelled 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 summer 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.

Architecting the Future of European Wealth

At Bitpanda, we aren’t just building a trading platform; we are engineering Europe’s most sophisticated all-in-one investment ecosystem. From real stocks and ETFs to state-of-the-art Web3 infrastructure and precious metals, we provide over 7 million users with the gateway to financial freedom through a seamless, premium experience.

The Challenge of Scale

As Austria’s first unicorn, we have moved past the "startup" phase into a sophisticated era of scale. We don't just build features, we architect reliability. We aim to provide you with an environment where you have the autonomy to solve high-concurrency, low-latency challenges within a European regulatory framework that demands excellence. Our diverse team of 700+ experts across 50 nationalities is operating from Vienna and multiple vibrant European hubs.

Your Impact 

We are looking for Senior Engineers and Product Visionaries who are bored by the ordinary. If you want to solve the hardest problems in fintech, work at the frontier of Web3 development, and fast-track the financial freedom for millions, Bitpanda is where your expertise meets its greatest challenge.

Fast-track your Career. Apply for Bitpanda today!