Senior Software Engineer (Cloud Integration)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Cloud Integration): Lead modernization by containerizing a legacy monolith and integrating Bitstamp backend systems with Robinhood’s global infrastructure, with an accent on containerization, AWS-based scalability, and intelligent automation. Focus on end-to-end ownership from design to deployment, solving complex operational and reliability challenges through on-call support and cross-functional technical alignment.

Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia (in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week)

Company

Robinhood is building the future of finance and expanding global financial infrastructure through modern cloud engineering.

What you will do

• Lead containerization of the core monolith application to modernize deployment and scaling workflows.
• Own high-priority backend integration projects aligning Bitstamp systems with Robinhood’s global infrastructure.
• Improve backend performance and reduce operational toil via intelligent automation (with and without AI).
• Deliver complex projects end-to-end from design through deployment with independent decision-making.
• Collaborate across teams to interpret technical requirements and influence processes that increase engineering velocity.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 reliability and resolve difficult production issues.

Requirements

• 4–5+ years of backend engineering experience, including strong containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes) and legacy modernization.
• Advanced backend knowledge with practical AWS experience (ECS, EC2, Aurora, DynamoDB).
• Proven ability to manage entire projects or processes and coordinate across multiple areas to solve complex problems.
• Operational pragmatism: ability to “pave the road” toward automation while handling necessary day-to-day operational responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills to guide and coach others and align stakeholders on technical decisions.
• Practical project management skills to manage complex technical and administrative logistics in a fast-moving environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers and bonus programs.
• Top-tier benefits including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support.
• Flexible employer-paid “Lifestyle wallet” for expenses beyond traditional benefits.
• Generous time off: company holidays, paid time off, sick time, volunteer time off, and parental leave.
• In-office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces, plus a monthly commuter stipend.

Hiring process

• Application review and interviews as part of the selection process (details not specified).
• Role requires participation in an on-call rotation.