Lead Backend Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Lead Backend Software Engineer (Fintech): Leading technical development of business domains for a high-scale investment platform with an accent on high-load microservices architecture and resilient distributed systems. Focus on mentoring cross-functional teams, designing performant API architectures, and ensuring system stability for millions of active users.

Location: Hybrid roles based in Germany, UK, Poland, Bulgaria, or Spain

Company

hirify.global is a leading investment platform enabling wealth building for over 4.5 million clients with a focus on high-velocity product delivery.

What you will do

• Lead the full software development life cycle for core business domains.
• Manage and mentor a compact, autonomous, cross-functional engineering team.
• Design and architect scalable services within a microservice-based environment.
• Optimize system performance, latency, and resilience for high-load financial services.
• Collaborate closely with product and infrastructure teams to resolve business challenges.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading the development and release of complex, high-demand client-facing products.
• Advanced proficiency in at least two programming languages (Java 17, Go preferred).
• Deep expertise in microservice architecture, RDBMS, and messaging brokers.
• Strong background in mentoring and coaching software engineers.
• Ability to work within a hybrid office environment in established locations.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with high-throughput monitoring systems like Grafana and ELK stack.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous remuneration package including annual performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and sports card benefits.
• 25 days of paid vacation per year.
• High-velocity environment with minimal bureaucracy.
• Modern office setup with recreational spaces.