Senior Backend Engineer, Web3 (Smart Contracts)

Summary

Join Bitpanda's Crypto Hub and help engineer the next wave of Web3 innovation, building core infrastructure for the growing decentralized ecosystem. Architect and develop scalable, cloud-native microservices in Python using AWS. Build event-driven systems with Apache Kafka for real-time processing and reliable service communication. Integrate smart contract logic and Web3 infrastructure into backend systems, focusing on security and performance. Implement CI/CD pipelines and observability tooling for full lifecycle ownership. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver production-ready Web3 solutions aligned with Bitpanda's platform architecture. This role requires expertise in backend development with Python, distributed systems, microservices, event-driven architecture, AWS cloud services, and blockchain principles.

Requirements

• Expert in backend development with deep knowledge of Python and bonus points for experience in Go or TypeScript in production systems
• Strong background in distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture
• Proficient with AWS cloud services, containerized environments, and infrastructure-as-code tooling
• Expert in blockchain principles including EVMs, writing smart contracts, dApps, and on-chain/off-chain integrations
• Passionate about clean code, system reliability, and continuous improvement in fast-paced engineering environments

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, cloud-native microservices in Python using AWS (e.g., ECS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB)
• Build event-driven systems with Apache Kafka to support real-time processing and reliable service communication
• Integrate smart contract logic and Web3 infrastructure into backend systems with a focus on security and performance
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and observability tooling (e.g., GitLab CI, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry) for full lifecycle ownership
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver production-ready Web3 solutions aligned with Bitpanda’s platform architecture

Benefits

• Hybrid-working model with 25-Work From Anywhere days*
• Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
• Market-leading benefits programs shaped by our Time & Flexibility policies*
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand
• And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform