Senior Backend Engineer, Real-time Data

Clera · Munich, Germany
Location
Munich, Germany
Work mode
On-site
Type
Full-time
Seniority
Senior
Salary
Not stated
Department
Engineering
Posted
13 Nov 2026

Verified open 13 Nov 2026 · Source: Ashby

About the role

About the Role

Join an early-stage fintech team building a technology platform for traders. You will develop the real-time backend systems that deliver market data to users and connect with trading venues.

What You'll Do

  • Build and operate high-throughput, event-driven backend services for real-time market data.

  • Develop reliable connections to trading venues and support large numbers of concurrent users.

  • Contribute to distributed systems and help shape the platform's technical foundations.

What We're Looking For

  • At least 8 years of backend engineering experience, with strong software fundamentals.

  • Proficiency in Java or Kotlin and experience building real-time streaming backends and high-throughput event-driven systems.

  • Experience with distributed systems.

  • Python experience is useful; TypeScript and React familiarity is relevant for full-stack work.

  • Trading, financial markets, cryptocurrency, equities, or broader fintech experience is a plus, especially experience with market data or trading venues.

  • Experience in a venture-backed fintech startup environment is also useful.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary and meaningful equity. Salary range and visa sponsorship details were not provided.

Location

Remote, with the primary location listed as Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

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