Lead/Principal Software Engineer - OTC Product Area (Functional Programming)

TL;DR

Lead/Principal Software Engineer (Functional Programming): Building and optimizing core functionality for business modules within hirify.global Dimension with an accent on modelling financial instruments business processes using DSLs. Focus on working with complex architecture, ensuring robust solutions within an agile framework, and continuously improving the product.

Location: Hybrid role requiring two days per week in the office in Copenhagen, Denmark or Warsaw, Poland.

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of integrated investment management solutions for investment and asset managers, operating as an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group.

What you will do

• Develop core functionality to support business modules, including modelling financial instruments business processes using DSLs.
• Collaborate with product management to refine new features.
• Maintain the existing code base.
• Review product code and formulate test scenarios.
• Work as part of an agile team to reach the definition of done each sprint.
• Constantly learn and develop yourself, the team, and the product.

Requirements

• A solid understanding of one or more functional programming languages (OCaml, Standard ML, F#, Scala, Haskell) and experience using them for large, complex solutions.
• Interest and ability to work with complex architecture, both front- and back-end.
• Hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, or a similar field.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Nice to have

• Motivation to work within the financial domain.
• Willingness to acquire other technical and programming skills.
• Aspiration to develop and maintain automated tests, underlying frameworks, and their integration into CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to introduce new ways of looking at problems and put creative ideas into practice.
• Ability to think about the entire system and identify ways to continuously improve.

Culture & Benefits

• Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension.
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours and a hybrid model (two days in office, remote on others).
• Opportunities for professional development with an individual approach.
• People-centered organization focused on skills development and relationship building.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment where all team members feel heard, valued, and empowered.

Hiring process

• Send your application in English via the career site.
• Exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application.
• The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.