Senior Backend Engineer, Real-time Data

Clera Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Technology, Information and Internet · 11-50 employees

Yesterday

Remote Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Germany

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About the role

You will build and maintain high-throughput, event-driven backend systems to stream market data for an AI-enabled trading platform. The role involves developing reliable distributed infrastructure to support concurrent users and connectivity to trading venues.

What they look for

Java Kotlin Real-time streaming High-throughput systems Event-driven architecture Distributed systems Python TypeScript React Fintech Trading infrastructure Market data

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 8 years of backend engineering experience with strong software fundamentals. Proficiency in Java or Kotlin is required, along with experience in distributed systems and real-time streaming backends.

Benefits

Competitive salary Meaningful equity

Full description

About the Role

Join an early-stage fintech team building an AI-enabled platform for traders. You will develop reliable, high-throughput backend systems that stream market data to users and connect with trading venues.

What You'll Do

Build and maintain real-time streaming services that support many concurrent users and connections.

Design and improve high-throughput, event-driven backend systems.

Develop distributed systems for reliable market data and trading platform infrastructure.

What We're Looking For

At least 8 years of backend engineering experience and strong software fundamentals.

Proficiency in Java or Kotlin, with experience building real-time streaming backends and high-throughput event-driven systems.

Experience with distributed systems.

Python experience is useful; TypeScript and React experience is relevant for full-stack work.

Experience with financial markets, trading, crypto, stocks, fintech, market data, or trading venues is a plus.

Experience in a venture-backed fintech startup environment is also useful.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary and meaningful equity. Salary range and visa sponsorship details were not provided.

Location

Remote, with the primary location listed as Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Other listed geographies include Berlin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and remote in Latin America.