Team Lead, Backend Engineering (C++/Python) – Trading Platform

OANDA Corporation

Kraków

Hybrid

PLN 320,000 - 420,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

OANDA is seeking a Team Lead to guide a backend development team focused on high‑performing, risk‑managed trading services. The role requires strong C++ engineering, leadership chops, and experience delivering in Linux environments.

You will translate business needs into concrete team goals and drive releases through CI/CD in a fast‑paced fintech setting. You will mentor developers, plan sprints, and collaborate with senior leadership to shape the platform used by thousands of customers trading

Qualifications

University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
A strong desire to lead and coach a team, combined with continuous learning habits.
Adaptability to manage shifting priorities and project scopes effectively.
Hands-on development experience with modern C++, including data structures, algorithms, multithreading and concurrency.
Familiarity with databases, REST microservices, and software design patterns.
Experience with CI/CD, deployment automation, and writing clean, documented code.
Basic project management and team coordination skills.

Responsibilities

Guide, mentor, and empower a team of developers while contributing to hands-on technical execution.
Plan sprints, track deliverables, and shepherd releases through CI/CD pipelines.
Research, design, test, deploy, and maintain backend trading and risk management services in a Linux environment.
Collaborate with business and technical leadership to translate business requirements into actionable team goals.
Participate in a monthly on-call support rotation.