Job description
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 6 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
Join Bitpanda’s Crypto Hub and help engineer the next wave of Web3 innovation — building the core infrastructure that will power our growing decentralized ecosystem.
What You’ll Do
- Architect and develop scalable, cloud-native microservices in Python using AWS (e.g., ECS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB).
- Build event-driven systems with Apache Kafka to support real-time processing and reliable service communication.
- Integrate smart contract logic and Web3 infrastructure into backend systems with a focus on security and performance.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and observability tooling (e.g., GitLab CI, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry) for full lifecycle ownership.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver production-ready Web3 solutions aligned with Bitpanda’s platform architecture.
Who You Are
- Expert in backend development with deep knowledge of Python and bonus points for experience in Go or TypeScript in production systems.
- Strong background in distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture
- Proficient with AWS cloud services, containerized environments, and infrastructure-as-code tooling.
- Expert in blockchain principles including EVMs, writing smart contracts, dApps, and on-chain/off-chain integrations.
- Passionate about clean code, system reliability, and continuous improvement in fast-paced engineering environments.
What’s in it for you
- Hybrid-working model with 25-Work From Anywhere days*
- Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
- Market-leading benefits programs shaped by our Time & Flexibility policies*
- Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
- Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand
And, above all, 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.
\* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).
