Senior Java Engineer

Working At Bitso

We are a diverse team that takes pride in understanding the perspectives of others. We fully embrace working remotely and we are eager to act, improve and accelerate progress inside and outside of our organization.

To drive revolutionary changes in society and make crypto useful, we delight our customers with world-class products, deep care, and intentional empathy.

Your Purpose

At Bitso, the Senior Java Software Engineer takes ownership of critical technical decisions, collaborating with the team to implement enhancements and ensure the highest quality in our systems. You will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering cutting-edge technical solutions, guiding and mentoring other engineers, and setting the technical direction and architecture of our applications. Your ongoing responsibilities include maintaining and continuously improving these solutions, ensuring they meet the demands of our growing user base.

Reports To

This Role will be reporting to the an Engineering Manager.

Who You Are

• You are a professional with excellent verbal and written language communication skills (English language proficiency required)
• You are experienced in Java development, with a proven track record of designing, developing, and maintaining robust Java applications.
• You have deep technical expertise in core Java concepts, including multithreading, concurrency and optimization of the runtime.
• You excel in designing scalable and high-performance architectures, with a focus on microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native solutions.
• You are a collaborative leader, with experience leading engineering teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving best practices in software development.
• You are committed to continuous improvement, staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in Java and related technologies.
• You are expected to work independently with a proactive, "get it done" attitude.

We expected solid knowledge of:

• Object-Oriented and Functional Programming: Strong design skills in Java and Spring, with a focus on API design, implementation, and testing.
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment: Experience with tools like Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, and Spinnaker, ensuring seamless build and deployment pipelines.
• Software Architecture and System Design: Ability to architect scalable and efficient systems, with a deep understanding of software design principles.
• Databases: Strong expertise in database management, including PostgreSQL, with hands-on experience in database migrations and schema evolution.
• Cloud Architectures, Microservices, and Distributed Systems: Comprehensive understanding of modern cloud environments and the design of microservices and distributed systems.
• Containerization: Proficiency with Kubernetes and Docker, enabling smooth deployment and orchestration of applications.
• Domain Understanding: Quick to grasp and adapt to new domains, translating complex requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Familiarity with Additional Technologies: Knowledge of PHP and Shell Scripting is a plus, enhancing versatility across different tech stacks.

What You Will Do

• Architect Scalable Solutions: Design and implement scalable, high-impact improvements to our product that support rapid growth and high visibility.
• Deliver High-Performance Code: Produce efficient, high-performance code that scales to meet the demands of hundreds of thousands of daily users.
• Stay Hands-On: Maintain active involvement in coding, participating fully in the development process from start to finish.
• Design and Implement Tests: Create comprehensive software tests to ensure robust and reliable systems.
• Conduct Quality Code Reviews: Perform thorough and respectful code reviews, maintaining the highest quality standards across the team.
• Resolve Issues Efficiently: Act quickly to debug and resolve issues, minimizing disruption and maintaining system integrity.
• Champion Engineering Excellence: Advocate for best practices in engineering, promoting efficiency, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Foster Knowledge Sharing: Engage with the Bitso engineering community, contributing to knowledge sharing, innovation, and effective problem-solving.

_Research in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion suggests that individuals may hesitate to apply for jobs if they do not meet all the listed criteria. At Bitso, we value diversity and your unique strengths could be just what we're looking for. If this role excites you but you don't match every point in the description, we still want to hear from you.

_Who We Are

With over 9 million users, Bitso is the leading cryptocurrency platform in Latin America. We are developing the cryptocurrency ecosystem in the region and enabling financial inclusion. We believe crypto is the future of finance, and we’re committed to making it useful by providing equal access to safe and intuitive financial products.

When we hire people for our team, we specifically test for the following traits in addition to our cultural values:

• Mission-Driven: We seek individuals who are passionate about crypto and Bitso’s mission and resilient in facing industry challenges
• High Sense of Urgency: We prioritize candidates who demonstrate a high sense of urgency and responsibility.
• Exceptional Hard Skills: We seek individuals who possess exceptional skills in their respective fields, with no room for mediocrity.
• Self-Management: We look for individuals who can independently manage their work, career, and professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

At Bitso, you are taking the front seat on the edge of crypto innovation, creating the next generation of crypto-powered products.

So for those willing to commit, adapt and pioneer the most important change of the century we offer:

• Me Time program, including unlimited paid time off.
• Remote-first work environment.
• Employee Stock Option program.
• Zero trading fees through our Bitso Alpha app.
• Extended Family Leave Policy: all birthing parents, non-birthing parents and adopting parents are eligible for a 4-months leave.
• Premium health, dental and life insurances in Mexico, Gibraltar, Colombia, USA, Brazil and Argentina.
• Monthly stipend for gym memberships, relaxation activities, sports equipment, cooking classes, books, entertainment and more.

Want to leave an undoubtedly legacy with us? Fasten your seatbelt and join this spaceship, where you will find exponential growth and the opportunity to thrive!

• These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.
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