Team Lead, Software Engineering (C++)

OANDA Poland sp. z o.o.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

OANDA Poland sp. z o.o. in Kraków seeks a Team Lead with strong C++ application development experience to lead the backend trading platform team.

You will guide, mentor, and contribute to hands-on technical execution while shaping the team’s direction. Collaborate with business and technical leadership to translate requirements into actionable goals, plan sprints, shepherd releases through CI/CD, and participate in a monthly on‑call rotation in a Linux environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong desire to lead and coach a team.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and project scopes.
• Solid hands-on C++ development with concurrency.
• Experience with REST microservices and databases.
• CI/CD, deployment automation, and clean code practices.

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.

Skills

C++ development

Team leadership

CI/CD

Linux backend

Multithreading

REST APIs

Education

BSc in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Kafka

Prometheus

Grafana

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Fancy helping to shape the future of FinTech? We have always been innovators. In 1996 we were the first company to share exchange rate information, free of charge on the internet. Today, we are a world leading online trading group. Join us to: Help build the future of online trading Be part of a culture driven by integrity and global impact Become part of an award‑winning company - check out our full list of awards here We are only as good as our people. Luckily, our people are the best. Join us!

How do we work? We’re looking for a Team Lead with strong C++ application development experience and a passion for leading people. You’ll join the OANDA engineering team that owns the backend of our renowned trading platform, used globally to analyze currency markets and trade forex and CFDs. Your leadership and technical contributions will directly impact thousands of customers trading billions of dollars daily. The Backend Team leverages modern C++ and Python to build high‑performing, reliable solutions and robust in‑house risk management systems. As our Team Lead, you will:

• Guide, mentor, and empower a team of developers while contributing to hands‑on technical execution.
• Apply basic project management skills to 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.

What skillset do you need to be successful in this role?

• 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.
• Solid hands‑on development experience with modern C++ Knowledgeable in 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.

Nice to have:

• Development experience with Python
• Kubernetes Linux operating systems
• Experience with Kafka (or similar event driven technology)
• Prometheus, Grafana
• GCP / GKE, Terraform, Ansible
• Claude / Gemini AI tools

___ At OANDA, to help us efficiently process applications, we use AI‑driven tools to help source and rank candidates based on professional experience and skills. While these tools provide recommendations, our recruitment process remains human‑centric: all final shortlisting and hiring decisions are made by OANDA team. You have the right to request a human review of your application. OANDA Global Corporation is a diverse and global team with offices around the world.

We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to OANDA. We are committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate.

We provide an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.

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Make your first step toward a positive change in your career with OANDA OANDA aims to transform all aspects of how the world interacts with currencies, whether that be trading or utilizing currency data and information. We’ll do this our way - connecting and collaborating with the best and most innovative to grow quickly and globally. We strive to do more than just our jobs, focus our actions on collective goals and dare to seek out innovation and creativity. All this to continue our obsession with providing the best experience for our customers. Innovation has been at the heart of everything we do! From our roots in 1997 providing free currency exchange information over the internet to launching an award‑winning global trading business.

We work together to drive the future of currency data solutions and trading technology. Our customers can invest in around 200 financial instruments including currencies, shares (over 1300) and commodities leveraging intelligent support and the newest technologies. What is more, we are now offering a batch of popular cryptocurrencies in the US! - OANDA is now a major global player. We are proud to be recognized! We put our clients at the heart of our innovation and services, which has earned us some of the most recognized awards in the industry.

Most Trusted Broker, Compare Forex Brokers' Awards, 2025 Best in Class for Mobile Trading Apps, ForexBrokers.com Annual Awards, 2025 Best Forex/CFD Broker in AMER, TradingView Broker Awards, 2024 Broker of the Year 2023, TradingView Broker Awards, 2023