Backend Engineer

Conio is the Milan-based fintech, partly owned by Poste Italiane and Banca Generali, that created the first multi-sig Bitcoin wallet in Italy. With the mission of making Bitcoin and digital assets accessible to everyone, we developed a 2-of-3 multi-signature wallet and a patented fund recovery system.

We offer our cutting-edge technological solution to both retail customers and important banks and financial institutions, who have chosen us as their most reliable partner to enter the digital assets market.

In Conio, we hire people ready to take part in one of the most impactful technological revolutions: join us to revolutionize the European payment industry and financial sector.

To expand our IT team, we are looking for a Software Developer able to develop core software components for production-grade architectures using the strongest methodologies and best practices. The candidate will work with team members to troubleshoot and improve current backend applications and processes. The Backend Developer will use his or her understanding of programming languages and tools to analyze current codes and industry developments, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems, and create a more seamless experience for users.

Your impact

In your role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Help designing and implementing extremely high-volume, fault-tolerant, scalable systems.

  • Be hands-on in building and developing key core infrastructure components.

  • Put in place best security and test automation practices to ensure product quality.

Your skills

We have the perfect job for you, if you have these skills:

  • BS in Computer Science or a similar technical degree, or equivalent practical experience.

  • 2+ years of software development experience.

  • Experience with Object Oriented Design principles.

  • Experience with both relational databases (PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., Redis, DynamoDB).

  • Experience with message queueing systems (e.g., Kafka).

  • Experience with microservices architecture.

  • Working knowledge of Docker and containerization.

  • Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English.

Nice to have

Other qualities that make you the ideal candidate are:

  • Comfortable with Python 3 and web frameworks (e.g., Flask)

  • Familiarity with Python testing frameworks

  • Experience with event-driven microservice applications.

  • Experience with eventually consistent architectures (e.g., CQRS).

  • Passion for Bitcoin/Blockchain development and new cryptography technologies.

What we offer

In working at Conio, you will benefit from:

  • A competitive compensation package, including an individual welfare plan.

  • Flexible work policies embracing hybrid and remote work.

  • Over 60 days of "work from anywhere" during the summer and holiday period.

  • Continuous learning opportunities through tailored training programs and access to courses and events.

  • State-of-the-art hardware to meet diverse work requirements.

  • Reduced fees for operating on the Conio App.

  • Official merchandise to make you feel even more part of the team.

  • Periodic company-wide and team meetings both in-office and off-site, including team-building activities.

Being part of Conio means being a leader of change and innovation. Join us for an exciting challenge!

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