BITA is a Fintech company with the mission of disrupting the index and systematic investment industry. Through advanced software, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and high-quality data, we empower our clients to develop innovative investment products faster, flexibly, and at a lower cost. We are a young and dynamic team of more than 60 people located worldwide, unified by a strong belief that the investment industry is ready for a new challenger.
We’re expanding our IT Team in Frankfurt am Main and are seeking a talented Back-End Develope r with deep expertise in scalable, high-performance backend systems to power data-driven applications.
As a Back-End Developer, you will be responsible for building and optimizing back-end services that deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely financial data. You’ll work closely with front-end developers, data scientists, and product managers to design systems that ensure the reliability, speed, and security of our financial products.
Responsibilities:
Develop and Enhance Back-End Systems :
Design, develop, and maintain APIs, databases, and services for financial data applications.
Ensure Data Integrity and Performance:
Architect scalable, fault-tolerant systems to deliver complex financial datasets with precision and speed.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
Work with front-end developers, product managers, and analysts to ensure end-to-end delivery of data solutions that meet business requirements.
Optimize for High Availability:
Implement strategies for monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring the reliability of back-end services in production environments.
Code Quality and Standards:
Lead and participate in code reviews, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.
Stay Current:
Stay up-to-date with back-end technologies, data processing techniques, and best practices in financial data engineering.
Qualifications:
Experience:
5+ years of experience in back-end development. Experience in the finance or fintech industry is a strong plus.
Technical Skills:
-Proficiency in server-side languages such as Python (must), or Node.Js (optional).
-Strong experience in the use of the Pandas library.
-Strong experience with API development and RESTful services, and ideally experience with Fast API.
-Database expertise in SQL such as Postgres.
-General knowledge of MQP-based messaging systems, mainly RabbitMQ.
-General knowledge of time-series databases.
-Familiarity with cloud services (AWS).
Data Security:
-Knowledge of best practices in data security and privacy, especially related to financial data.
-Performance Tuning:
Experience with performance optimization, monitoring tools, and high-availability systems.
-Problem-solving:
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to address complex data challenges.
Nice-to-Have:
Financial Domain Knowledge:
Understanding of financial markets, indexes, or fintech
Experience with Distributed Systems:
Hands-on experience designing distributed data systems and handling large volumes of real-time data.
DevOps Skills:
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and infrastructure as code
Machine Learning Integration:
Experience integrating machine learning models or analytics into back-end systems
What We Offer:
Global Team:
Join an international team of dynamic and ambitious individuals looking to disrupt the indexing and passive investment industry.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
Receive a competitive compensation package and other benefits.
Professional Growth:
Access to ongoing learning opportunities, and various mentorship programs. Get the opportunity to quickly grow in the company, through meritocracy and the chance to lead and shape an exciting business vertical at a dynamic scale-up
Dynamic Culture:
Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and an agile mindset in a fast-paced industry.
Opportunity to make decisions, shape the company’s roadmap, and define your legacy.
Interested and up to the challenge? We are looking forward to receiving your application!