Software Engineer, Java (Identity Platform)
Description
Modernise and scale the core systems that power user identity, authentication, onboarding and compliance across the entire platform. You’ll work on high-impact initiatives ranging from decomposing legacy monoliths and migrating critical user-domain services, to building modern authentication infrastructure, audit-ready compliance systems and secure developer access tooling. Operating at the intersection of backend engineering, security, compliance and platform architecture, you’ll solve complex technical challenges that directly influence scalability, regulatory readiness and customer trust. This is a unique opportunity to shape foundational infrastructure in one of Europe’s most fast-moving fintech environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable backend services using Java within an event-driven microservices architecture while helping migrate critical functionality away from legacy monoliths
- Build and improve systems powering identity management, authentication, token validation, audit logging and compliance-related workflows
- Drive modernization initiatives including authentication refactors, legacy service deprecation and adoption of secure, standardised platform tooling
- Collaborate closely with Product, Compliance, Legal, Security and Platform teams to deliver scalable solutions for regulatory and operational requirements
- Improve system reliability, observability, maintainability and developer experience through clean architecture, automated testing and infrastructure improvements
Requirements
- Strong backend engineering experience using Java and modern frameworks such as Spring Boot (required)
- Experience working with distributed systems, microservice migrations and scalable REST APIs (required)
- Practical knowledge of relational and non-relational databases, ideally Postgres and MongoDB (required)
- Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ or SQS (required)
- Familiarity with CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and modern identity or authentication systems is a strong plus (preferred)
Benefits
- 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.
