Remote Lead Software Engineer - FinTech Platform

Placements24; O Mente; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work

Stock options

Career growth

Bonuses

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Software Engineer to drive the architecture, design, and delivery of a core trading platform. You will mentor a distributed team, shape technical strategy, and ensure secure, scalable software across the stack.

You will lead high-uptime services, collaborate with product and design, and drive best practices in CI/CD, testing, and performance optimization in a fast-paced FinTech environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive software development experience; at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience architecting and building complex, scalable distributed systems.
• Expertise in languages such as Java, Python, Go, or C++.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, cloud platforms, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and messaging queues.
• Familiarity with financial markets, trading systems, or FinTech applications is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of scalable FinTech platform services.
• Architect robust software solutions using modern design patterns and technologies.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers to foster technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to translate requirements into specs.
• Drive coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform issues; optimize performance and reliability.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve development processes and product capabilities.
• Ensure platform security and regulatory compliance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Distributed systems

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

NoSQL

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, an innovative FinTech company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the development of their core trading platform. This is a fully remote position, perfect for a seasoned engineer who thrives in a distributed environment and possesses exceptional leadership qualities. You will be responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions. Your expertise will guide a talented team of engineers, foster best practices, and ensure the delivery of cutting-edge financial technology. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of modern software development principles, experience with complex systems, and a passion for building secure and efficient financial applications. You will play a critical role in defining the technical roadmap and driving the success of key platform initiatives. We are looking for a technical leader who can inspire a team, mentor junior engineers, and make significant contributions to our technological vision. This is a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on a rapidly growing FinTech leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-availability FinTech platform services.
• Architect robust and efficient software solutions using modern design patterns and technologies.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Drive best practices in coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the platform.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and tools to improve development processes and product capabilities.
• Ensure the security and compliance of the platform with relevant financial regulations.
• Contribute to technical strategy discussions and roadmap planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive software development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.
• Proven experience in architecting and building complex, scalable distributed systems.
• Expertise in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and messaging queues.
• Familiarity with financial markets, trading systems, or FinTech applications is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote, and agile development environment.

Benefits

• Lead the technical vision for a groundbreaking FinTech platform.
• Highly competitive salary and significant performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous stock options and retirement savings plan.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and attending industry events.
• Work with a talented and passionate team of engineers and FinTech experts.
• Impactful role in shaping the future of financial technology.