Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 8+ years of software development experience, particularly in backend engineering, and have a strong understanding of event-driven microservices architecture. Your expertise in technologies like Kafka allows you to build scalable and efficient systems that can handle high volumes of transactions. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with engineering managers and staff engineers to craft high-quality software that meets customer needs.

Your problem-solving skills are top-notch, and you enjoy diving into technical challenges to create innovative solutions. You have experience participating in pivotal decisions regarding technology stacks and architecture, ensuring that the systems you build are robust and maintainable. You are also comfortable with operational responsibilities, including resolving incidents in production environments, which showcases your commitment to delivering reliable services.

What you'll do

In this role, you will collaborate with your Engineering Manager and colleagues across the organization to design and implement high-quality software solutions for Bitvavo's digital assets trading platform. You will actively participate in discussions about technology stacks and architecture, contributing your insights to shape the future of the platform. Your work will involve tackling technical challenges to guarantee peak performance across our systems, ensuring that our users have a seamless experience when trading digital assets.

You will also take part in operational rotations, where you will be responsible for resolving incidents in our production environment. This hands-on experience will allow you to understand the intricacies of our systems and improve their reliability. As a senior member of the team, you will mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their careers. Your contributions will directly impact the success of Bitvavo as we continue to expand our offerings and enhance our platform.

What we offer

At Bitvavo, we provide a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions are valued. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers who are passionate about making digital assets accessible to everyone. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. Join us in shaping the future of digital finance and be part of a company that is making a difference in the industry.