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
Trading 212 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.