Lead Developer / Software Architect (Fintech)

TL;DR

Lead Developer / Software Architect (Java/AWS): Designing and owning the technical vision for a cloud-native billing platform for Corporate & FI customers with an accent on modular architecture and API-first design. Focus on implementing spec-driven development, integrating AI-augmented tools, and orchestrating deployments on Kubernetes and AWS.

Location: Must be based in Austria (Work-from-home options available; up to 30 days remote work from any EU country per year)

Salary: Starting at EUR 90,000 gross p.a.

Company

hirify.global is a large international banking group providing financial services to millions of customers across Austria and CEE.

What you will do

• Own the technical vision and system architecture for a cloud-native billing platform, designing clear module boundaries.
• Lead a small engineering squad and collaborate closely with BAs, QA, and DevOps.
• Perform hands-on development in Java Spring and design REST APIs using OpenAPI specifications.
• Drive Spec-driven Development workflows (SpecKit/bMAD) and introduce AI-assisted tools for generation.
• Define and enforce CI/CD, observability, security, and performance patterns for AWS and Kubernetes.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and coordinate architecture sessions with stakeholders.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years as a technical lead or software architect.
• Strong expertise in Java Spring, REST/OpenAPI design, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native patterns.
• Practical experience with Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and CI/CD toolchains (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD).
• Familiarity with Angular and database design/performance tuning.
• Fluent English (spoken and written); German is a plus.
• University degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with spec-driven development tools like SpecKit or bMAD.
• Proven experience designing secure, performant systems in regulated environments (banking, payments, or billing).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work week with WFH options in Austria and 30 days of remote work within the EU.
• Competitive salary with potential overpayment based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive health perks, including a subsidized canteen and sport allowances.
• Family support through child allowances and a bilingual company kindergarten.
• Focus on continuous learning, proactive career development, and training.
• Practical benefits such as heavily subsidized public transport passes and exclusive banking terms.