Lead Software Engineer, Java

DolarApp; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on stock options

Discretionary performance bonus

Paid annual leave

Job summary

A fintech company based in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specialized in Java to design, develop, and maintain backend systems. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, a strong background in backend development, and a passion for building scalable and secure systems. You will work on innovative projects that focus on financial inclusion, with responsibilities in developing REST APIs and microservices while ensuring high-quality code practices. The role offers various bonuses and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Backend development, with fluency in Java.
• Quick learner with an ambitious and results driven personality, with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to work from the London office at least 1 day per week.

Responsibilities

• Focus on greenfield development and improvement of existing systems.
• Build REST APIs and engineer microservices for various business needs.
• Ensure quality delivery using TDD, DDD and continuous integration.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Communication skills

Clean code

TDD

DDD

Tools

Spring Boot

Postgres

Job description

Lead Software Engineer, Java

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Who we are

Our vision is simple: a global financial system, without hidden fees or unfair FX rates. With control in the hands of the users instead of the hands of banks. With fund management capabilities to grow your savings for decades and build generational wealth.

What we're looking for

Do you want to build robust systems that empower financial freedom? As a Lead Backend Engineer, you’ll design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems that power our innovative products. You’ll collaborate with a talented team to create solutions that drive financial inclusion and transform the way people manage their money. If you’re excited to solve complex challenges and make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing company, we’d love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing

• The work will focus on greenfield development and improvement of existing systems
• Projects will include building REST APIs, engineering microservices and evolving a number of systems that our business depends on (e.g. card payments, treasury management, transactions booking, crypto liquidity)
• Our technology stack is based predominantly on Java 25 on the backend with Postgres database
• We rely on Spring Boot for quick and quality delivery
• We have a pragmatic approach to develop our business logic, focusing on clean code, with emphasis on maintainability and fast turnaround with TDD, DDD and continuous integration & delivery

What you'll need

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Backend development, with fluency in Java
• Quick learner with an ambitious and results driven personality, with excellent communication skills (English fluency, verbal and written)
• Track record of building complex products that millions of people use in hyper-growth startups
• Willingness to work from the London office at least 1 day per week
• Sign‑on stock options bonus, so you become part of the success of the company
• Discretionary performance bonus (stock options)
• Paid annual leave
• Own the development process that will face on the customer's impact
• Latest technology to work with
• Strong team that will help you improve your skills

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time