Backend Engineer

VALR is looking for intermediate backend developers to join our Engineering Team to help us deliver the best trading experience possible.

What would you be doing?

Build best-in-class product features

Create troubleshooting tools

Identify improvements to the architecture

Implement internal processes and tooling

Extend and improve our API

Write easy to read, maintainable code

What are the requirements?

3+ years of experience using Java or Kotlin in production environments

Experience working with NodeJS

Solid understanding of version control, containerisation and CI/CD concepts

Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and/or Amazon Web Services

Experience creating troubleshooting tools

Ability to operate proactively in a demanding and dynamic environment

Drive to help team members and customers

Ability to move quickly and adapt to a changing environment

Any nice to haves?

Passion for cryptocurrencies and alternative financial systems

Experience working remotely in an early stage startup environment

A natural inclination to help people and the ability to explain technical details simply

About VALR

VALR is a South African cryptocurrency exchange. We're helping to build a new financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity.

We're a startup operating in a fast-paced environment where we can't afford to stand still. We are constantly learning and growing both professionally and personally. Everyone at VALR works exceptionally hard and loves to just get stuff done. We all wear many different hats and get involved wherever and whenever we can

We ? our customers and go to extreme lengths to ensure we exceed their expectations.

Before you apply, please check if any restrictions apply in terms of time zone or country.

This job has a geo-restriction in place: South Africa only.