Senior Backend Engineer, Real-time Data

ABOUT THE ROLE Join an early-stage fintech team building a technology platform for traders. You will develop the real-time backend systems that deliver market data to users and connect with trading venues. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Build and operate high-throughput, event-driven backend services for real-time market data. - Develop reliable connections to trading venues and support large numbers of concurrent users. - Contribute to distributed systems and help shape the platform's technical foundations. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 8 years of backend engineering experience, with strong software fundamentals. - Proficiency in Java or Kotlin and experience building real-time streaming backends and high-throughput event-driven systems. - Experience with distributed systems. - Python experience is useful; TypeScript and React familiarity is relevant for full-stack work. - Trading, financial markets, cryptocurrency, equities, or broader fintech experience is a plus, especially experience with market data or trading venues. - 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.