Remote Backend Engineer

Summary

Join a dynamic team at VALR as a Backend Engineer and play a crucial role in architecting, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems that power our platform. As a key member of the team, you will ensure the scalability, security, and reliability of our exchange infrastructure while adhering to industry best practices.

Requirements

• Practical experience is more relevant than a formal qualification
• Extensive experience in backend development with proficiency in Kotlin, Java, or other JVM-based languages
• 6+ years experience working in production environments
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and/or WebSockets for building scalable and real-time communication systems
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, along with knowledge of associated services and tools
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, version control systems (e.g., Git), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams
• Passion for cryptocurrencies and alternative financial systems
• A natural inclination to help people and the ability to explain technical details simply

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Kotlin-based backend services
• Implement and integrate REST APIs and/or WebSockets for seamless communication between different components of the exchange platform
• Leverage Google Cloud Platform to deploy and manage scalable infrastructure
• Incorporate CI/CD concepts, version control, and containerization to streamline the development and deployment processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, designers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality features and products
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices to build best-in-class product features, extend our platform's functionality, and enhance user experience
• Optimise and scale backend systems to handle high traffic volumes and ensure low-latency responses
• Create troubleshooting tools and participate in code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration to maintain code quality
• Implement internal processes and tooling to improve development efficiency and streamline workflows
• Write easy-to-read, maintainable code and adhere to coding standards and best practices

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Leave: Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave
• Remote work: You can work from wherever you like. However, to work effectively remotely, employees must ensure that there is secure, stable internet connectivity
• Home office setup: A Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to buy all the extras needed to work happily from home—all of it yours to keep after three years. Terms and Conditions will apply
• Learning fund: An annual upskilling budget of R20,000 per employee, which will be converted to the respective currency of the employee's payment, in addition to scheduled VALR training
• Performance bonus: When you contribute to VALR’s success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses
• Regular get-togethers outside of work
• Annual company retreats