Job description
About Us:
Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, Crypto Bundles, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com.
Our Vision:
To establish VALR as a global institution that advances the economic life of human civilisation through a borderless, inclusive, and empowering financial ecosystem.
Our Mission:
To contribute towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity, by serving the financial needs of individuals, communities, and institutions through innovative financial technologies.
Team OverviewThis role sits within the Integrations team, responsible for design, building and maintaining high-performance backend systems
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Job requirements
Practical experience is more relevant than a formal qualification.
Extensive experience in backend development with proficiency in Kotlin, Java, or other JVM-based languages.
1 -3 years experience working in production environments.
Strong understanding of REST APIs and/or WebSockets for building scalable and real-time communication systems.
A strong drive to leverage AI tools extensively - from writing and reviewing code to debugging and architecture.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, along with knowledge of associated services and tools.
Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, version control systems (e.g., Git), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.
Passion for cryptocurrencies and alternative financial systems.
A natural inclination to help people and the ability to explain technical details simply.
Job responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Kotlin-based backend services.
Implement and integrate REST APIs and/or WebSockets for seamless communication between different components of the exchange platform, while also extending and improving our API.
Leverage Google Cloud Platform to deploy and manage scalable infrastructure.
Incorporate CI/CD concepts, version control, and containerization to streamline the development and deployment processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, designers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality features and products.
Develop RESTful APIs and microservices to build best-in-class product features, extend our platform's functionality, and enhance user experience.
Optimise and scale backend systems to handle high traffic volumes and ensure low-latency responses.
Create troubleshooting tools and participate in code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration to maintain code quality.
Implement internal processes and tooling to improve development efficiency and streamline workflows.
Write easy-to-read, maintainable code and adhere to coding standards and best practices.
- Participate in an on-call rotation as needed to support 24/7 operations.
Job benefits