Lead Software Engineer (PHP, Language Agnostic, OOP)

Xcede Group; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading fintech company is seeking a hands-on Tech Lead to guide a development team in creating impactful software solutions. This role combines leadership with hands-on programming, emphasizing modern engineering practices and a collaborative mindset to drive user-focused features.

Leistungen

Flexible hybrid working

Personal development support

Ergonomic workspaces

30 vacation days per year

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading engineering teams or senior developer with mentoring mindset.
• Solid experience with PHP, Java, C#, or similar.
• Comfortable designing systems in a cloud environment (preferably AWS).

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of engineers through mentoring and code reviews.
• Take an active role in architectural decisions.
• Write clean, maintainable code using object-oriented practices.

Kenntnisse

Mentoring

Object-oriented programming

System design

Team collaboration

Agile development practices

Jobbeschreibung

Tech Lead | Modern Fintech Platform | Düsseldorf or Remote within Germany

We're looking for a hands-on Tech Lead to help shape the future of a product used by hundreds of thousands of people. This is an opportunity to take ownership of both the technical direction and the professional growth of a team within one of Europe’s leading fintech platforms.

In this role, you’ll work as part of a cross-functional team to build software that makes a real difference—collaborating with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. You’ll lead by example, writing production-ready code while helping set engineering direction and supporting the development of your team.

What you'll be doing :

• Leading a team of engineers, supporting their growth through mentoring, code reviews, and regular feedback
• Taking an active role in architectural decisions and defining engineering direction
• Staying hands-on, writing clean, maintainable code using modern object-oriented practices
• Collaborating with product and business teams to deliver user-focused features
• Driving engineering best practices and helping to evolve our internal standards
• Building and running services on AWS with modern DevOps tooling

What we’re looking for :

• Experience leading engineering teams or acting as a senior developer with a strong mentoring mindset
• Solid experience with object-oriented programming (e.g., PHP, Java, C# or similar)
• Comfortable designing systems in a modern cloud environment (preferably AWS)
• A collaborative, team-first approach and strong communication skills
• A user-focused mindset : you care about solving meaningful problems, not just writing code
• Familiarity with agile development practices and continuous delivery
• Bonus : experience with event-driven architecture or tools like Kafka

What we offer :

• Flexible hybrid working : work from home or from our Düsseldorf office
• Autonomy, ownership, and a supportive team culture
• Access to a modern tech stack and an engineering team that values continuous learning
• Personal development support including an annual training budget
• Ergonomic workspaces, fitness memberships, and wellness options
• Mobility support : choose between a public transport allowance or a parking space
• 30 vacation days per year and subsidized pension contributions
• Team events and a welcoming, inclusive environment where all voices are heard

About us : We’re a purpose-driven fintech reimagining how credit works. With offices in Düsseldorf, Budapest, Dublin, and Málaga, our platform connects private and institutional investors with borrowers across Europe. We blend startup agility with the reliability of a scale-up, offering meaningful work and the freedom to make an impact.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need accommodations during the hiring process or prefer gender-neutral pronouns, just let us know.

If you're ready to lead a team, build great software, and shape the future of European fintech—we'd love to hear from you.