We simplify Bitcoin. Founded in 2021 in Salzburg were a leading Bitcoin investment platform that aims to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom with Bitcoin.
In 2023 the German Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte acquired a stake in 21bitcoin to help build the Bitcoin financial platform of the future.
So if youre someone who thinks big moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one then get ready to join our industrychanging team. Lets go!
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend & DevOps / Platform) youll work at the intersection of backend development and platform engineering combining deep coding expertise with infrastructure mastery.
This role is perfect for engineers who thrive on crafting clean efficient backend systems while also architecting and managing the cloud infrastructure that powers them. Youll contribute to feature development and core backend improvements while ensuring our cloudnative platform is built for scalability reliability and speed.
Tasks
Your Mission
As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend & DevOps / Platform) you will :
- Develop HighQuality Backend Systems : Design build and maintain scalable backend services in TypeScript that are the foundation of our Bitcoin financial platform.
- Take Ownership of Infrastructure : Architect deploy and manage cloudnative infrastructure using AWS services ensuring it supports seamless development and reliable operations.
- Optimize Developer Workflows : Create and maintain CI / CD pipelines improve development tooling and implement GitOps practices to enhance developer velocity.
- Bridge Backend and Platform : Collaborate closely with the engineering team to ensure backend systems integrate seamlessly with the underlying platform and infrastructure.
- Implement Durable Workflows : Design scalable faulttolerant workflows using tools like Temporal Restate or Inngest .
- Champion Automation and Best Practices : Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks like Terraform CDK or Pulumi to automate infrastructure and ensure maintainability.
What Success Looks Like
Backend systems are highperforming reliable and easily scalable to meet product demands.Cloud infrastructure is robust automated and supports seamless development and deployment processes.Features are delivered faster and with greater confidence thanks to optimized CI / CD pipelines and streamlined workflows.Backend and infrastructure are tightly integrated ensuring smooth operations and exceptional developer experience.Durable and workflow orchestration systems are in place to handle complex backend processes reliably.Cloud resources are resilient and protected in line with security best practices.Requirements
Your Toolbox
Backend Development : TypeScript Python GraphQL PostgreSQL DynamoDBInfrastructure & Cloud : AWS (Serverless Fargate Lambda) LocalStack DockerIaC Frameworks : Terraform CDK PulumiContainers & CI / CD : Docker GitOps pipelines (e.g. Gitlab)Workflow Orchestration : Temporal Restate InngestMonitoring & Observability : Datadog AWS CloudWatchSecurity : Datadog SIEM AWS SecurityHubWhat Were Looking For
To succeed in this role you should :
Be a Backend & Platform Expert : 6 years of experience in backend engineering and DevOps / Platform with a proven ability to balance coding and infrastructure responsibilities.Write Exceptional Code : You take pride in crafting clean maintainable and efficient backend systems that set new standards for quality.Master Cloud Infrastructure : Youre skilled at designing and managing cloudnative architectures using AWS services containers and serverless technologies.Optimize Workflows : You have experience building CI / CD pipelines implementing GitOps and streamlining development workflows.Secure Infrastructure : You have experience in designing implementing and operating technical security controls at the infrastructure level including : logging monitoring and alerting.Take Ownership : You thrive on taking responsibility for your work whether its a feature rollout or deploying a scalable infrastructure solution.Bring Valuable Extras : Production experience with tools like Terraform Cloud GitLab JumpCloud and workflow orchestration frameworks (e.g. Temporal Restate or Inngest) is a significant advantage.Must be located within 2 hours of the CET timezone to facilitate collaboration.Being based in Munich Salzburg or Vienna is a significant advantage with relocation assistance available .Benefits
Why YOU should join 21bitcoin
Impact Across the Stack : Work on both backend systems and the infrastructure that powers them making a lasting impact on the companys growth and scalability.CuttingEdge Technologies : Use the latest tools and frameworks for backend development and platform engineering in a cloudnative environment.Ownership & Responsibility : Take full ownership of critical systems from backend code to infrastructure in a fastpaced startup environment.Collaborative Excellence : Join a highly skilled team where collaboration innovation and shared ownership are at the core of everything we do.Shape the Future : Be part of a missiondriven startup shaping Bitcoin financial services and setting new technical standards.Competitive compensation : We will offer you a mix of cash and stock options based on your appetite for upside.
Remote First with InPerson Magic : We prioritize remote work for flexibility but cherish the power of facetoface collaboration. Join us at our vibrant hubs in Munich Salzburg and Vienna to experience the best of both worlds! We provide relocation assistance.
Flexible working hours : We value focus time. Encouraging everyone to minimize fixed meetings and leverage asynchronous communication.
Salary Range : EUR 60.000 100.000 gross p.a.
Final compensation will be determined based on the candidates qualifications skills previous experience and location.Lets Build the Future of Bitcoin Together
If youre excited to work on challenging problems write bestinclass backend code and contribute to innovative product development wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and become a key part of the team driving 21bitcoins success.
I nterview Process
How to apply
Please reach out to us and include a bit about yourself your resume / CV examples of past projects and a few bullet points about why youre interested in joining 21bitcoin and what you expect.
BTW : CVs are important but dont forget to include your favorite Bitcoin meme in the application!
Resume Review Portfolio of Work : Drop a link to your portfolio / previous work or CV which we can review (LinkedIn Github Twitter
Exploratory Call Well discuss what excites you about this role and a few questions based on your past experiences
Test assignment We will share a take home creative assignment with you to work on (usually 1 week time frame)
Engineering Deep Dive During the deep dive session we will discuss specific skills for each role through a case study or a technical interview.
Meet Us (Workshop) During the workshop we will explore various realworld problems that you will be expected to solve in your role.
Decision time!
Key Skills
Spring,.NET,C / C++,Go,React,OOP,C#,AWS,Data Structures,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 60000 - 100000