Principal Software Engineer (FinTech)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (FinTech): Designing and implementing highly distributed and scalable backend services for a financial technology platform with an accent on performance, reliability, and security. Focus on developing new frameworks for 3-Tier architecture and cloud optimization, and resolving complex production issues at scale.

Location: Hybrid role, requiring 2 days a week from the office in Bad Homburg, Germany. Remote work is permitted for other days.

Company

hirify.global is a FinTech company that supports financial institutions in optimizing investments, accounting, and operations.

What you will do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement highly distributed and scalable systems.
• Develop and maintain backend services, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Contribute to server tier development, delivering new frameworks for 3-Tier architecture and cloud migration.
• Translate business logic into readable and maintainable code.
• Focus on software security aspects and help teams improve in this area.
• Investigate and resolve complex production service issues.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in C#.
• Extensive experience in designing and building large-scale distributed systems.
• Solid background in backend development with a focus on performance, reliability, efficiency, and scale-out.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, with proficient testing, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex production service issues at scale.
• Efficient English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Culture & Benefits

• Global hybrid work policy (2 days in office, rest remote).
• Dedicated time for growth and innovation every 6th sprint.
• High degree of self-organization and team autonomy.
• Inclusive and diverse company culture.
• Pension and health benefits, plus bonus.
• Emphasis on work-life balance and employee empowerment.

Hiring process

• Applications sent via career site only.
• Exclude personal data (photos, age) from application.
• Opportunity to provide feedback on the process.