TL;DR

Backend Team Lead (Fintech): Leading backend and QA teams to develop and maintain the Paper Trading system and other financial trading platforms with an accent on architecture, scalability, and reliability. Focus on designing high-load distributed systems, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality delivery in a fintech environment.

Location: Hybrid (London, New York, Málaga, Tbilisi, Limassol)

Company

%hirify_global% is the world's largest financial analysis platform with 100M+ users globally, providing best-in-class charts, commercial libraries, and social network tools for retail and business audiences.

What you will do

Lead backend and QA teams: plan, prioritize, and oversee execution of tasks
Define and drive architectural decisions for scalability, reliability, and performance
Write production-ready backend code (30–40% of time) while focusing on leadership and team development
Mentor engineers and QA specialists to support career growth and foster collaboration
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineering teams to deliver cohesive solutions
Oversee code quality, testing practices, and CI/CD processes to maintain high standards

Requirements

English: B2+ required
5+ years professional backend development experience with Java and Go
Proven experience leading backend teams of 3+ members
Experience managing or collaborating with QA teams (manual and automation)
Strong knowledge of service-oriented architecture, REST, distributed systems, PostgreSQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ
Experience with system design, performance optimization, and scaling high-load services

Nice to have

Experience with finance and trading industry
Familiarity with %hirify_global% platform

Culture & Benefits

Flexible hours and hybrid work approach
Modern offices with local perks in multiple global hubs
Relocation support including visa, transportation, and housing
Private health insurance and performance bonuses
%hirify_global% Premium subscription
Inclusive and diverse environment with annual team events