Senior Backend Developer, Trading

eToro is the trading and investing platform that empowers users to invest, share and learn. We were founded in 2007 with the vision of a world where everyone can trade and invest in a simple and transparent way. We have created an investment platform that is built around collaboration and investor education. On our platform, users can view other investors’ portfolios and statistics, and interact with them to exchange ideas, discuss strategies and benefit from shared knowledge. We have over 38 million registered users from 75 countries and our platform is available in 20 languages. We are a fast growing business with over 1,500 employees across 13 offices around the globe, strategically positioned to serve the needs of users. You can find out more about eToro here.

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be the team leader’s right hand, taking a key role in technical leadership, architectural decisions, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. You will work at the intersection of trading and financial services, using your expertise in C#, .NET, Kubernetes, and Azure cloud to build high-performance, secure, and scalable solutions.

Your Role & Responsibilities:

✅ Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to the team, promoting best practices and modern technologies.
• Play a key role in architectural decisions, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
• Research and introduce new technologies to enhance system capabilities.

✅ Hands-On Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain distributed, microservices-based systems in C# and .NET.
• Build and enhance trading-related financial services with Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and optimize high-performance, fault-tolerant backend systems.

✅ Problem-Solving & Production Excellence:

• Tackle complex technical challenges in performance, fault-tolerance, and security.
• Own critical production issues, ensuring fast resolution and system reliability.
• Work proactively on preventing potential failures before they impact business.

✅ Collaboration & Communication:

• Actively participate in requirements definition and system analysis.
• Work closely with Product, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Drive cross-team solutions, balancing complex dependencies and technical constraints.

✅ Results-Oriented Mindset:

• Be a self-learner and problem solver with a “can-do” attitude.
• Take ownership of projects end-to-end, from concept to production.
• Maintain high-quality standards while delivering under tight deadlines.

• 8+ years of backend development experience with C# and .NET – MUST
• Strong expertise in distributed systems & microservices architecture – MUST
• Cloud experience (Azure preferred) – MUST
• MS SQL Server & DB architecture experience – MUST
• Familiarity with Git for version control
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker – a big plus
• Deep understanding of software architecture concepts
• Degree in Computer Science or relevant army experience
• Professional English (written & spoken) – MUST
• Passion for trading & financial markets – a huge advantage

What Sets You Apart:

• You own your work – you don’t just write code; you drive solutions and impact.
• You thrive in high-pressure environments, making calm, strategic decisions.
• You have exceptional problem-solving skills, anticipating challenges before they arise.
• You’re a strong communicator, working well with cross-functional teams.
• You see the big picture, balancing tech, business, and user needs.
• You’re hungry to grow into a leadership role – and ready to step up as the team lead’s right hand.

Why Join?

• Shape the future of trading and financial services in a cutting-edge environment.
• Work alongside top-tier engineers and drive real business impact.
• Take on leadership responsibilities and grow into a key decision-maker.
• Be part of a culture of ownership, innovation, and technical excellence.