Software Engineer

Summary

Join Bitstamp's Crypto Division as a Software Engineer and contribute to building the next generation of crypto-services. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python or Go, staying current with cryptocurrency and blockchain advancements. The role requires proven backend development experience, a solid understanding of blockchain and DeFi, SQL expertise, and AWS infrastructure skills. You'll apply software development best practices, work independently and collaboratively, and possess strong communication skills. Bitstamp offers work-from-home flexibility, generous home-office allowances, financial rewards, employee awards, an incentive program, and various social and cultural activities.

Requirements

• Possess professional knowledge and experience of backend development (Python, optionally GO)
• Have a solid understanding of blockchain, smart contracts and DeFi ecosystem
• Possess solid knowledge and experience with SQL and relational database (MySQL)
• Have the ability to design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure AWS infrastructure solutions
• Have a successful track record of developing quality software products and shipping production ready software
• Have experience with development best-practices (test driven development, code reviews, tech specs)
• Have the ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Have the ability to take a pragmatic approach in solving complex programming problems
• Have active knowledge of the English language and good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend systems using languages such as Python or Go
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space, blockchain technology, and trading strategies to incorporate new features and improvements into the platform
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code that follows software engineering best practices
• Apply software development best practices such as unit testing, code review, test automation and continuous delivery to produce high quality software
• Prepare detailed design documents and testing strategies according to requirements

Benefits

• Work from home or other location that allows you to be most productive
• Receive generous home-office allowances upon joining to help set up your home space
• Receive Incentives: Financial Rewards, Bitstamp Employee Annual Awards, Employee Incentive program (EIP) etc
• Participate in Sports and cultural activities, pet-friendly offices, a full fridge, teambuilding events, Bitstamp parties