\nUpvest, founded in 2017, enables any financial institution to offer great investment experiences to its customers. Upvest is an investment firm regulated by the German supervision authority (BaFin). The company currently employs 160+ people across Europe with its headquarters based in Berlin, Germany.\nThe company is backed by the worldโs largest venture capital funds and investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, BlackRock, Earlybird, HV Capital, Notion Capital, and ABN Amro Ventures, as well as by renowned fintech entrepreneurs (including Maximilian Tayenthal, founder of N26, and Felix Haas, founder of IDnow). \nWeโre looking for fintech enthusiasts to join us in creating the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. Weโre building the first European Investment API to enable any financial institution offering a wide range of efficient and transparent investment products, such as stocks and ETFs in nominal, portfolio, and fractional form. Our mission and vision is to make investing as easy as spending money. \nWeโre based in Berlinย but would consider hiring remotely (from within Germany and selected other European countries) for this role.\n If you do want to move to Berlin though, weโre happy to support your relocation.\n\n\nYour mission:\nWe are seeking a backend engineer with a product mindset. Your tasks include everything from working together with the team to find out the best ways to solve the problem at hand to implementing and developing the functionality further.\n\nTeam's mission\nIn this role, youโll be working in the Taxes Product Engineering team. The team provides a central part of Upvestโs core offering and is located in the Investments & Custody Solutions Tribe.\nCurrently, our B2B clients and their users from across Europe are onboarding at Upvest. Thus, the mission of the Taxes Product Engineering team is to serve our clients and their end-users with localized and automated tax functionality. Your team makes sure that all relevant taxes for selected jurisdictions are processed 100% reliably and are presented in a readily comprehensible manner. This way, our B2B clients can focus on their main business objectives and their users can fully concentrate on their investments. Neither our clients nor their users have to worry about the complex topic of taxes anymore, you and your team will take care of this.\n\n\nThis role will give you the opportunity to:\n\n* Designing and building fault-tolerant, horizontally scalable systems using Microservice architecture powered by Docker, Kubernetes, LinkerD service mesh, and Kong as a Gateway\n\n* Building event-driven applications using Kafka\n\n* Working on different aspects of our API-product portfolio\n\n* Developing data processing and storing mechanisms\n\n* Working on improving the reliability of our API tools, as well as developing innovative new tools\n\n* Working with an agile methodology with flexible processes\n\n* Working with cutting-edge technologies (Go is the primary language) without a legacy codebase\n\n* Learn what it is like to work in a growing FinTech startup, and gain an understanding of the corporate actions domain\n\n\n\n\n\nJob requirements:\n\n* Prior experience with distributed systems\n\n* Experience in Go (or willingness to make Go your day-to-day language)\n\n* Fluency with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL (transaction isolation, performance optimization)\n\n* Fluency with event-driven architecture and concurrent algorithms\n\n* Being proactive in learning new stacks and having a high sense of ownership\n\n\n\nItโs nice if you have:\n\n* Experience with Investment products or the Fintech domain, in general, is a big plus\n\n* Experience in event-driven architectures, event streaming, and event sourcing systems.\n\n* Experience with Docker, k8s, understanding principles of a service mesh\n\n* Experience with Monitoring and Tracing using Datadog or other modern observability tools\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Upvest?\n\n* \nGreenfield projects. Weโre building something quite complex and a first in Europe. This means weโre working with cutting-edge technologies and with no legacy code.\n\n* \nWellbeing. At Upvest, everyone has access to our in-house coach where you can have regular sessions to support you personally and professionally.\n\n* \nDevelopment. In keeping with one of our core values, โLearn and Growโ, every Upvenger has access to a development budget. In line with one of our other values, โOwn the Outcomeโ, how you choose to make the most of it, is up to you.\n\n* \nFlexibility. We work in a hybrid setup with the team distributed around Germany and Europe. We give you the choice (and budget) to spend your time where you are most comfortable and productive, either at home or the office. You choose.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nOur values:\n\n\n* \nLearn and grow. We aim high to shape our future. We give and request honest feedback knowing that we develop together. Progression over Perfection.\n\n* \nTeam first. We make it easy for others. We value our differences and are open to others' opinions. We win and celebrate together! Team over Egos.\n\n* \nOwn the outcome. Whether we win or we lose, we stand together. We are proactive and get the job done. Outcome over Process.\n\n* \nTell the story. We always start with the why. We share knowledge to empower others. Transparency over Complexity.\n\n\n\nUpvest is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees \n\n#Salary and compensation\n
No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to API, Engineer and Backend jobs that are similar:\n\n
$70,000 — $110,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n
๐ฐ 401(k)\n\n๐ Distributed team\n\nโฐ Async\n\n๐ค Vision insurance\n\n๐ฆท Dental insurance\n\n๐ Medical insurance\n\n๐ Unlimited vacation\n\n๐ Paid time off\n\n๐ 4 day workweek\n\n๐ฐ 401k matching\n\n๐ Company retreats\n\n๐ฌ Coworking budget\n\n๐ Learning budget\n\n๐ช Free gym membership\n\n๐ง Mental wellness budget\n\n๐ฅ Home office budget\n\n๐ฅง Pay in crypto\n\n๐ฅธ Pseudonymous\n\n๐ฐ Profit sharing\n\n๐ฐ Equity compensation\n\nโฌ๏ธ No whiteboard interview\n\n๐ No monitoring system\n\n๐ซ No politics at work\n\n๐ We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nWorldwide
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\nWork from anywhere, impact everywhere \nWeโre a fully distributed team of over 150 talented people that work remotely from 40+ countries around the world. We work hard, think globally, and inspire each other to learn and grow. \nWe are committed to changing the way things are done. To achieve that, we search the world for the best people for the job. This is how we are transforming the world of digital banking. \nOur team is worldwide, our capacity for innovation, limitless.\nRisk is inherent in all of our business activities and managing risk well is the responsibility of every Xapien. \nSound risk management enables us to serve our customers and deliver value for our shareholders, and helps make Xapo a great place to work.\nAlthough we are headquartered in Gibraltar, this is a full time, 100% remote position \nWork from anywhere!\n\nSenior Backend Engineer \n\nDiversity is at the heart of who we are at Xapo Bank. Weโre a fully distributed team of over 150 Xapiens that work remotely from 40+ countries around the world. \n\nOur beginning: A world that enjoys economic freedom and wealth protection, no matter where you live or who is running your country. This is the dream that drove Wences Casares, our Founder and Chairman, to quietly transform the world of banking.\n\nTo achieve that, we search the world for the best people for the job. We work hard, think globally, and inspire each other to learn and grow. We are committed to changing the way things are done.\n\nRisk is inherent in all of our business activities and managing risk well is the responsibility of every Xapien. Sound risk management enables us to serve our customers and deliver value for our shareholders, and helps make Xapo a great place to work.\n\nAbout us\n\nEstablished in 2013, Xapo has pioneered Crypto Banking, while earning a reputation as the Fort Knox of Crypto. \n\nWe believe that Bitcoin will do for money, what the internet did for information. Our goal is to provide a bridge between digital assets and traditional financial services.\n\nTo make it safe and easy for you to save in Dollars or Bitcoins, with immediate access to funds via Card, Crypto and Bank payment rails. To help you to participate in both traditional and crypto markets, enabling you to grow your wealth and build your financial future. \n\nXapo Bank is the first product of its kind: a platform that bridges the gap between crypto and traditional banking services. Headquartered in Gibraltar, we are regulated and authorised as a credit institution to provide fiat related services and in addition, Xapo VASP is regulated and authorised as a Distributed Ledger Technology Provider to provide crypto services. \n\nPosition overview\n\nWeโre looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our engineering function. \n\nAt Xapo we are building truly cross functional teams with full ownership of design, architecture, build, test, delivery and operations. You will collaborate closely with your fellow team members from the product, apps, design and QA communities of practice. \n\nAs a Senior Backend Engineer you will provide guidance and coaching around technical good practices as well as playing an active role in the Development Community of practice. \n\nOur tech stack includes:\n\n\n* AWS for all of our Infrastructure\n\n* Docker\n\n* Python / Flask\n\n* MySQL\n\n* MongoDB\n\n* Redis\n\n\n\n\nResponsibilities\n\n\n* Designing, developing and deploying backend services with a focus on high availability, fault tolerance, low latency and security. \n\n* Your team will take full end to end responsibility of the services your team owns, from development through to production operation\n\n* Collaboration with team members across multiple functional areas to ensure delivery of the best solutions for our customers.\n\n\n\n\nSkills needed\n\n\n* Significant software engineering experience in one or more general purpose programming languages (we use Python)\n\n* Great teamwork and communication skills in English, comfortable preparing high quality documentation and designs to aid understanding and knowledge sharing. \n\n* Understanding of microservice architectures, container based 12 factor apps and cloud native patterns around fault tolerance.\n\n* Practical experience applying Domain Driven Design and understanding the principles behind building software that is testable, observable, reliable, and sustainable to maintain.\n\n* Experience building contract first services and adopting patterns and frameworks to enable appropriate automated testing at unit, contract, service and end to end levels. \n\n* Experience building services that can be deployed on demand, quickly and with quality. Excellent understanding of CI/CD patterns and good practice. \n\n* Understands the role of high quality observability in building highly scalable and performant software\n\n* Experience working with a public or private cloud vendor \n\n* Experience working in Finance is beneficial\n\n\n\n\nOther requirements\n\n\n* A dedicated workspace.\n\n* A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area.\n\n* Devices and other essential equipment that meet minimal technical specifications.\n\n* Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.\n\n\n\n\nWhy work for Xapo?\n\nIMPACT GLOBALLY, WORK REMOTELY.\n\n\n* Shape the Future: Improve lives through cutting-edge technology, work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world.\n\n* Own Your Success: Receive attractive remuneration, enjoy an autonomous work culture and flexible hours, apply your expertise to meaningful work every day.\n\n* Expect Excellence: Collaborate, learn, and grow with a high-performance team.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy work for Xapo?\n\nIMPACT GLOBALLY, WORK REMOTELY.\n\n\n\nShape the Future: Improve lives through cutting-edge technology, work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world.\n\n\n\nGreat work-life balance: Build amazing things with a balance of autonomy and collaborative teamwork. Set your own work schedule and make use of a flexible PTO plan when you need to recharge. \n\n\n\nExpect Excellence: Collaborate, learn, and grow with a high-performance team. Learn how you learn best - from books to conferences, youโll get a yearly budget for your individual learning and development goals.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n#Salary and compensation\n
No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Crypto, Testing, Finance, Cloud, Senior, Engineer and Backend jobs that are similar:\n\n
$55,000 — $107,500/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n
๐ฐ 401(k)\n\n๐ Distributed team\n\nโฐ Async\n\n๐ค Vision insurance\n\n๐ฆท Dental insurance\n\n๐ Medical insurance\n\n๐ Unlimited vacation\n\n๐ Paid time off\n\n๐ 4 day workweek\n\n๐ฐ 401k matching\n\n๐ Company retreats\n\n๐ฌ Coworking budget\n\n๐ Learning budget\n\n๐ช Free gym membership\n\n๐ง Mental wellness budget\n\n๐ฅ Home office budget\n\n๐ฅง Pay in crypto\n\n๐ฅธ Pseudonymous\n\n๐ฐ Profit sharing\n\n๐ฐ Equity compensation\n\nโฌ๏ธ No whiteboard interview\n\n๐ No monitoring system\n\n๐ซ No politics at work\n\n๐ We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nRemote - Anywhere
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Xapo Bank is hiring a Remote Senior Backend Engineer
\nSenior Backend Engineer \n\nDiversity is at the heart of who we are at Xapo Bank. Weโre a fully distributed team of over 150 Xapiens that work remotely from 40+ countries around the world. \n\nOur beginning: A world that enjoys economic freedom and wealth protection, no matter where you live or who is running your country. This is the dream that drove Wences Casares, our Founder and Chairman, to quietly transform the world of banking.\n\nTo achieve that, we search the world for the best people for the job. We work hard, think globally, and inspire each other to learn and grow. We are committed to changing the way things are done.\n\nRisk is inherent in all of our business activities and managing risk well is the responsibility of every Xapien. Sound risk management enables us to serve our customers and deliver value for our shareholders, and helps make Xapo a great place to work.\n\nAbout us\n\nEstablished in 2013, Xapo has pioneered Crypto Banking, while earning a reputation as the Fort Knox of Crypto. \n\nWe believe that Bitcoin will do for money, what the internet did for information. Our goal is to provide a bridge between digital assets and traditional financial services.\n\nTo make it safe and easy for you to save in Dollars or Bitcoins, with immediate access to funds via Card, Crypto and Bank payment rails. To help you to participate in both traditional and crypto markets, enabling you to grow your wealth and build your financial future. \n\nXapo Bank is the first product of its kind: a platform that bridges the gap between crypto and traditional banking services. Headquartered in Gibraltar, we are regulated and authorised as a credit institution to provide fiat related services and in addition, Xapo VASP is regulated and authorised as a Distributed Ledger Technology Provider to provide crypto services. \n\nPosition overview\n\nWeโre looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our engineering function. \n\nAt Xapo we are building truly cross functional teams with full ownership of design, architecture, build, test, delivery and operations. You will collaborate closely with your fellow team members from the product, apps, design and QA communities of practice. \n\nAs a Senior Backend Engineer you will provide guidance and coaching around technical good practices as well as playing an active role in the Development Community of practice. \n\nOur tech stack includes:\n\n\n* AWS for all of our Infrastructure\n\n* Docker\n\n* Python / Flask\n\n* MySQL\n\n* MongoDB\n\n* Redis\n\n\n\n\nResponsibilities\n\n\n* Designing, developing and deploying backend services with a focus on high availability, fault tolerance, low latency and security. \n\n* Your team will take full end to end responsibility of the services your team owns, from development through to production operation\n\n* Collaboration with team members across multiple functional areas to ensure delivery of the best solutions for our customers.\n\n\n\n\nSkills needed\n\n\n* Significant software engineering experience in one or more general purpose programming languages (we use Python)\n\n* Great teamwork and communication skills in English, comfortable preparing high quality documentation and designs to aid understanding and knowledge sharing. \n\n* Understanding of microservice architectures, container based 12 factor apps and cloud native patterns around fault tolerance.\n\n* Practical experience applying Domain Driven Design and understanding the principles behind building software that is testable, observable, reliable, and sustainable to maintain.\n\n* Experience building contract first services and adopting patterns and frameworks to enable appropriate automated testing at unit, contract, service and end to end levels. \n\n* Experience building services that can be deployed on demand, quickly and with quality. Excellent understanding of CI/CD patterns and good practice. \n\n* Understands the role of high quality observability in building highly scalable and performant software\n\n* Experience working with a public or private cloud vendor \n\n* Experience working in Finance is beneficial\n\n\n\n\nOther requirements\n\n\n* A dedicated workspace.\n\n* A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area.\n\n* Devices and other essential equipment that meet minimal technical specifications.\n\n* Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.\n\n\n\n\nWhy work for Xapo?\n\nIMPACT GLOBALLY, WORK REMOTELY.\n\n\n* Shape the Future: Improve lives through cutting-edge technology, work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world.\n\n* Own Your Success: Receive attractive remuneration, enjoy an autonomous work culture and flexible hours, apply your expertise to meaningful work every day.\n\n* Expect Excellence: Collaborate, learn, and grow with a high-performance team.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n#Salary and compensation\n
No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Crypto, Testing, Finance, Cloud, Senior, Engineer and Backend jobs that are similar:\n\n
$55,000 — $107,500/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n
๐ฐ 401(k)\n\n๐ Distributed team\n\nโฐ Async\n\n๐ค Vision insurance\n\n๐ฆท Dental insurance\n\n๐ Medical insurance\n\n๐ Unlimited vacation\n\n๐ Paid time off\n\n๐ 4 day workweek\n\n๐ฐ 401k matching\n\n๐ Company retreats\n\n๐ฌ Coworking budget\n\n๐ Learning budget\n\n๐ช Free gym membership\n\n๐ง Mental wellness budget\n\n๐ฅ Home office budget\n\n๐ฅง Pay in crypto\n\n๐ฅธ Pseudonymous\n\n๐ฐ Profit sharing\n\n๐ฐ Equity compensation\n\nโฌ๏ธ No whiteboard interview\n\n๐ No monitoring system\n\n๐ซ No politics at work\n\n๐ We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nGibraltar, Gibraltar
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