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# Senior Backend Engineer, Real-time Data

- **Company:** Clera
- **Location:** München, Germany (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Data Streaming, TypeScript, ReactJS, Backend, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Real Time Data
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de99538832c01038ba74abfc36533fb8e9

## About the Role

At least 8 years of backend engineering experience and strong software fundamentals.
Proficiency in Java or Kotlin, with experience building real-time streaming backends and high-throughput event-driven systems.
Experience with distributed systems.
Python experience is useful; TypeScript and React experience is relevant for full-stack work.
Experience with financial markets, trading, crypto, stocks, fintech, market data, or trading venues is a plus.
Experience in a venture-backed fintech startup environment is also useful.

## Description

Join an early-stage fintech team building an AI-enabled platform for traders. You will develop reliable, high-throughput backend systems that stream market data to users and connect with trading venues.
What You'll Do
Build and maintain real-time streaming services that support many concurrent users and connections.
Design and improve high-throughput, event-driven backend systems.
Develop distributed systems for reliable market data and trading platform infrastructure.