Role Overview
Trading212 is hiring a Senior Backend Software Engineer. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Sofia. Part of Trading212's Trading hiring, posted 4 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Trading roles is $150k-$225k (based on 21 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE EVERYONE TO BUILD WEALTH
We reinvent how trading and investing work by creating exceptional products people love.
Fostering a culture of excellence and high velocity is the key to our success.
Today, we serve over 6 million clients, with more than €38 billion in assets under management, a testament to the scale and trust we’ve built in just a few years.
Our platform is powered by a modern, high-performance engineering stack designed for scale and reliability: Java 21 (Spring), Go, Node.js (TypeScript), PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Redis, Kafka, ClickHouse, Elasticsearch, Docker, Grafana, AWS, k8s, Kibana.
We offer remote or hybrid working, depending on role, with flexibility balanced against team performance and collaboration needs.
We also provide an attractive benefits package, which may vary depending on your location. Full details will be shared during the initial screening, and we encourage you to come prepared with any questions.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Develop solutions by taking a holistic approach to problem solving, understanding business needs, service architecture, and underlying technologies and infrastructure.
- Engage in the full SDLC: from forming requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, to monitoring, ownership sits with you end to end.
- Take full ownership of your code and maintain it to a high standard, continuously improving and refactoring when needed.
- Build for performance, scale, and resilience, operating in an environment where downtime, latency, and data loss are not acceptable.
- Work in small, autonomous teams with short release cycles, balancing speed with engineering discipline.
- Learn from peers and actively share knowledge, contributing to a culture of honest feedback and continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE
- Experience building services in a microservices architecture.
- Strong understanding of communication protocols such as HTTP, WebSockets, and AMQP, and when to apply each.
- Experience with at least one modern web framework (language-agnostic mindset preferred).
- Deep understanding of relational databases, including indexing, transactions, isolation levels, locking mechanisms, and high-performance design.
- Ability to design and operate systems that perform reliably at scale.
ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY ARE SELECTED!
Are you ready to accelerate your career with us? We'd love to hear from you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Backend Software Engineer position at Trading212?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Trading212. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Senior Backend Software Engineer role at Trading212 remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Sofia, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Trading212 earn?
Trading212 has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Backend Software Engineer role at Trading212 posted?
This role was posted on June 12, 2026 (28 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Backend Software Engineer role at Trading212 require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Trading212 lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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