PANTA is a fintech startup building next-generation technology for the indexing and investment management industry . Our platform powers the creation, calculation and distribution of financial indices used by asset managers, ETF providers and financial institutions worldwide.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and building high-performance data systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement high-performance backend services for financial data processing and index calculations
Build and maintain Java/Kotlin microservices in a distributed architecture
Work with large datasets and develop efficient algorithms for portfolio and index calculations
Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers and product teams
Contribute to system architecture and technology decisions
Ensure high reliability, performance and scalability
Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices

Required Skills & Experience

Strong (5-10years) experience with Java and/or Kotlin
Experience building microservice architectures
Solid understanding of distributed systems and performance optimization
Experience working with large data sets and data processing pipelines
Familiarity with cloud environments
Experience with REST APIs and event-driven architecture
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in capital markets, asset management or fintech
Experience with index calculation, portfolio analytics or market data
Knowledge of stream processing or real-time systems
Experience with Angular or modern frontend frameworks
Cloud infrastructure experience

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape a transformative fintech at a pivotal growth stage
Competitive base salary
Equity participation in a high-growth venture
Collaborative team of industry veterans and technology innovators
Modern, flexible work environment
Chance to redefine an entire industry’s infrastructure

Location

Flexible, with preference for Giessen/Frankfurt, Germany or London,UK.

PANTA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that represents the industry we serve.