Cloud Kafka Engineer

• Design, develop and evolve our cloud-based messaging systems with a focus on scaling and automation
• Take ownership of the Confluent Kafka deployment - pro-actively identify bottlenecks, improve configurations and work with other engineering teams to tune applications
• Design, develop and test backup and disaster recovery processes to ensure they are robust and reproducible
• Build scalable, robust solutions for complex technical challenges, ensuring infrastructure design aligns with best practices and long-term platform goals.
• Promote engineering excellence and contribute to team knowledge sharing and process improvements.

Do you have experience in Terraform?, * 3+ years of hands-on experience building and managing kafka deployments, experience with Confluent kafka is a plus.

• Solid experience in AWS-based infrastructure (EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, KMS, etc.).
• Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• (Nice to have) Experience with other messaging solutions
• Proven experience deploying, maintaining, and scaling critical cloud infrastructure components in production environments.

• 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.
• 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 journey towards being Europe's future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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!