Software Engineer, Java (Regulatory Onboarding)
As an engineer within Bitpanda’s Regulatory Onboarding team, you will build the critical backend infrastructure that enables millions of customers to onboard securely, seamlessly and compliantly across multiple markets. You’ll design and scale high-performance systems powering KYC, identity verification, sanctions screening and onboarding orchestration, helping Bitpanda navigate complex regulatory requirements while delivering a world-class user experience. Working at the intersection of engineering, compliance and operations, you’ll solve deeply technical challenges in a fast-moving, highly regulated fintech environment where reliability, scalability and innovation directly impact customer growth and platform trust. This is an opportunity to shape the systems that form the gateway to the entire Bitpanda ecosystem.
- Design and develop scalable, resilient backend services using Java within an event-driven microservices architecture
- Build and optimise systems supporting KYC/KYB workflows, identity verification, sanctions screening and onboarding automation
- Write clean, maintainable and future-proof code with strong unit, integration and end-to-end test coverage
- Collaborate closely with Product, Compliance, Operations and Risk teams to turn regulatory and operational requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Continuously improve reliability, observability, performance and developer experience across onboarding infrastructure
- Strong backend engineering experience using Java and modern frameworks such as Spring Boot (required)
- Experience designing and maintaining scalable REST APIs and distributed systems (required)
- Practical knowledge of relational and non-relational databases, ideally Postgres and MongoDB (required)
- Experience working with event-driven architectures and message brokers (Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ or SQS) (required)
- Familiarity with CI/CD, cloud infrastructure and containerised environments such as AWS and Kubernetes (required)
- 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 of online courses at your own pace.
- Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.
- Support during life milestones – Take advantage of our additional 8 weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
- Fuel and focus on-site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long.
- Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.
- Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.
- Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration.
- Location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are.
Bitpanda is on a mission to reinvent the world of finance and bring investing closer to everyone, everywhere. Today’s financial ecosystem is complex, exclusive and expensive, and we’re here to change this as the #1 investment platform in Europe and beyond. Our platform is rooted in the belief that investing should be safe, easy and accessible to all. With Bitpanda, everyone has the freedom and flexibility to invest in what they believe in — commission-free stocks, cryptocurrencies or even precious metals — starting from as little as $1. Our story started in 2014 with our founders, Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek, and Christian Trummer. Since then, we’ve grown to a powerful and diverse team of over 550 people who represent more than 50 nationalities. Headquartered in Vienna, we’re proud to be Austria’s first unicorn and one of the fastest-growing fintechs in Europe. Our innovative technology serves over 5 million users and operates across multiple hub locations. Our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. 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.
