Senior Software Engineer, Custody Services

Robinhood
Ljubljana
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 4-5 yearsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Problem-solving","Teamwork"]

Senior Backend Engineer joining the Cloud Engineering Team to decompose a monolith into a containerized, scalable environment, integrating Robinhood’s global infrastructure, and driving automation and operational excellence. Based in Ljubljana with in-person attendance 3 days/week, you’ll lead containerization efforts, optimize backend performance, and influence cross-functional teams to accelerate modernization at Robinhood speed.

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Robinhood
Robinhood
6 months ago

Senior Software Engineer, Custody Services

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Job Summary

Senior Backend Engineer joining the Cloud Engineering Team to decompose a monolith into a containerized, scalable environment, integrating Robinhood’s global infrastructure, and driving automation and operational excellence. Based in Ljubljana with in-person attendance 3 days/week, you’ll lead containerization efforts, optimize backend performance, and influence cross-functional teams to accelerate modernization at Robinhood speed.
Location: Ljubljana
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Containerize the Core: Lead the effort to containerize our monolith application, making the critical code adjustments required to modernize our deployment and scaling workflows.
  • •Robinhood Ecosystem Integration: Manage and execute high-priority integration projects that align Bitstamp’s backend with Robinhood’s global infrastructure.
  • •Evolve the Stack: Identify and implement backend improvements that enhance platform performance and reduce operational toil through intelligent automation (with and without AI).
  • •End-to-End Ownership: Take full responsibility for complex projects from design to deployment, working independently with limited supervision and making meaningful decisions to improve system effectiveness.
  • •Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with teams across the organization to interpret complex technical requirements and influence processes that enhance our overall engineering velocity.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceAnnual BonusPaid LeaveCommuter Benefits

Key Requirements

  • •4–5+ years of backend engineering experience with a strong background in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and modernizing legacy architectures
  • •Advanced knowledge of backend disciplines and practical experience with AWS services (ECS, EC2, Aurora, DynamoDB)
  • •Proven autonomy as an experienced contributor who has managed entire projects or processes across different teams
  • •Operational pragmatism and ability to pave the road toward automation while balancing day-to-day tasks
  • •Strong communication skills to guide and influence stakeholders outside of the immediate department
Experience:4-5 yearsFintechSaaS
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solvingTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:DockerKubernetesAWSECSEC2AuroraDynamoDB

Company Brief

Robinhood
Commission-free trading platform offering stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies, plus cash management and retirement products. Aims to democratize finance through easy-to-use mobile and web apps for retail investors.
Industry: Trading Platforms
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Menlo Park, United States
Founded: 2013
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