Software Engineer Java Identity Platm

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...