Software Engineer, Java (Identity Platform)

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 7 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

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.

What you’ll do

• 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

Who you are

• Strong backend engineering experience using Java and modern frameworks such as Spring Boot
• Experience working with distributed systems, microservice migrations and scalable REST APIs
• Practical knowledge of relational and non-relational databases, ideally Postgres and MongoDB
• Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ or SQS
• Familiarity with CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and modern identity or authentication systems is a strong plus

What’s in it for you

• 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.

* 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).