Java Software Engineer - Latam

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

As a Java Software Engineer, you will write and ship code for our most important services in our crypto and blockchain ecosystem and integrations.

This includes being the guardian and owner not only of the code, but of the whole process involved from the design to the final delivery as well. You will be continued challenged by different technologies and problem-solving, also focusing on business and customer common problems, giving new solutions proposals, engaging in code reviews and software design sessions with other teammates, being part of our thriving technological environment, being a fast learner and adapting to any incoming project.

Reports To

This Role will be reporting to an Engineering Manager.

Who You Are

• A professional with excellent verbal and written language communication skills (English language proficiency required)
• Autonomous. Is expected to have autonomy and independence and a get it done attitude
• A team player
• Customer centric
• Have experience in collaborating and being part of a high-performing team based on an Agile Environment, planning and shipping new products
• 5+ years of experience working as a Java Software Engineer, Java Developer or similar role
• Solid software engineering fundamentals in coding, data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and designing for performance, scalability, and availability
• Good knowledge of popular Java frameworks like Spring
• Object Oriented design (Java and Spring mostly) - API Design and Testing
• Test Driven Development and Behaviour Driven Development
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
• Containerization (Kubernetes and Docker)
• Understanding of Cloud Architectures, Microservices and Distributed Systems
• Software Architecture and System Design
• Databases. Relational Databases, preferably PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases (Redis)

Preferred skills

• Experience with Web3 Technologies is a plus
• Familiarity with PHP is a plus

What You Will Do

• Responsible for evolving, building, and maintaining our services
• Write efficient code based on feature specifications
• Engage in code reviews to maintain the highest level of quality standards
• Test and debug Java applications
• Analyze user and system requirements
• Design flowcharts to illustrate software solutions
• Ship high-performance code designed for big scale, high growth and high visibility. markets, for hundreds of thousands of users
• Assure the integrity, solvency, and security of the solutions

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 8 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 LeavePolicy: 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.
• Volunteering days.
• 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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