Technical Team Lead (Fintech, Java)

TL;DR

Technical Team Lead (Fintech, Java): Leading one of the UK Division’s Trading teams to deliver compelling investment products and business enhancements with an accent on owning, extending, and supporting critical real-time dealing platform applications. Focus on championing and delivering ever-higher-quality applications, managing tech debt, and ensuring operational efficiency with a commercial lens.

Location: Hybrid in Kraków, Poland (3 days in office)

Company

hirify.global is a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company running mobile, web, and desktop platforms for trading stocks, shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options, and Crypto.

What you will do

• Lead one of the UK Division’s Trading teams, becoming a subject matter expert in OTC products like CFDs, Spread Bets, Futures, Options, and FX.
• Own, extend, and support critical real-time dealing platform applications.
• Partner with a Product Manager to deliver business and technical enhancements.
• Champion and deliver high-quality applications, lowering support costs and proactively managing tech debt.
• Lead by example as a hands-on engineer and act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders.
• Guide and support other engineering leads on technical & operational risks and engineering quality.

Requirements

• Strong engineering mindset and deep experience as a hands-on Java engineer.
• Keen interest in ongoing business and technical learning, with a deep understanding of IG's trading business.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, able to assess risks and articulate priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with great attention to detail.
• Track record of delivery and operational efficiency improvements.
• Must work in a hybrid model (3 days in office) in Kraków, Poland.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office.
• Focus on autonomy, effective collaboration, and connection.
• Emphasis on high performance, continuous learning, and career satisfaction.
• Tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities, and clear career progression.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Opportunities to expand networks through committees, sports, and social clubs.
• Extra time off for volunteering and community work.

Hiring process

• 45-min non-technical telephone interview focusing on leadership.
• 60-min technical interview focusing on Java engineering.
• 30-min culture & values interview.