Backend Software Engineer (Go/Python)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Go/Python): Extending, optimizing, and supporting existing software solutions in the financial markets with an accent on highly reliable, low-latency, and high-load computing. Focus on researching and innovating new ideas, developing microservices, and leading the entire application development life cycle.

Location: This position is hybrid and requires working from the offices in Cyprus. Relocation support to Cyprus is provided.

Salary: €4,800/month net

Company

Exness Group is a global multi-asset broker founded in 2008, focused on reshaping the online trading industry by offering better-than-market conditions across various financial instruments.

What you will do

• Develop, test, and maintain microservices using Go and Python.
• Participate in architectural discussions and code reviews.
• Integrate with and assist other teams in integrating with services.
• Lead the entire application/service development life cycle from concept to post-launch support.
• Effectively convey task progress, evaluations, suggestions, and schedules.

Requirements

• Senior knowledge in Golang and at least 4-5 years of software development experience.
• Commercial experience with Python.
• Strong expertise in SQL (being able to EXPLAIN and ANALYZE).
• Good grasp of Kubernetes and experience with Git.
• Understanding of Kafka's basic concepts and usage.
• Previous experience with REST API and microservice architecture.
• Ability to use C1/C2 Advanced/Fluent English for work and business purposes.
• Must be based in Cyprus or be willing to relocate to Cyprus.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Kafka Connect.
• Experience with ClickHouse, MongoDB, and Temporal.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive and attractive compensation.
• Extensive learning opportunities, professional training, and free English courses.
• Relocation support including flight tickets, accommodation for the first month, migration support, and legal help for family.
• Health and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Generous time off including 21 days annual leave and paid sick leave.
• Education allowance for children's school and kindergarten fees.
• Access to a sports club, free Sanctum Club memberships, and corporate water sports equipment.
• A branded company car with parking space (if relocating).
• Outstanding team-building experiences and community gatherings.

Hiring process

• Intro call with Recruiter (30-40 minutes).
• English test (30 minutes).
• Technical interview (1 hour).
• Live-coding (1.5 hours).
• Behavioural interview (1 hour).
• Team Fit interview (1 hour).