Lead Backend Engineer

Top 3 Reasons To Join Us The Job Work in small, highly collaborative agile teams. You and the team will have a clear mission and ownership of an important outcome that supports company and our customers. Align with stakeholders on best practices around APIs, security, compliance, roadmap, and reliability. Help drive the technical direction of software features. Build highly scalable, reliable, and maintainable APIs to handle high-volume transactions. We aim for teams that are inclusive, helpful, and have a strong sense of ownership for the things they build. Your Skills and Experience Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full development life cycle (coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, operation, monitoring, etc.). With at least 8+ years of experience working in software development, we also welcome strong candidates having fewer years of experience. Preferably with 3+ years of experience in Java. We also welcome other general-purpose programming languages but are not limited to Java. Understanding of system design and tuning for high performance, scalability, and reliability. Strong database and schema design for large-scale and finance systems. Great problem-solving abilities. Experience with microservices architecture. Experience with event-driven architecture or message queue system Professional experience working with cloud (either AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience in enterprise architecture. Working proficiency in English. Qualifications: B.Sc or M.Sc in Computer Science or a related discipline with proven “hands-on” development experience Why You'll Love Working Here Our client is a fast-scaling Fintech platform enabling seamless banking solutions across emerging markets. They blend innovation with scalable tech infrastructure to help millions access secure, intuitive financial services. Operating in a highly dynamic international environment, the company offers a sustainable professional space with a clear focus on technological excellence, agile culture, and continuous human development. Why You’ll Love Working Here Financial Package: 13th-month salary pro-rata, attractive performance bonuses of up to 2 months, 100% salary during probation, and fully covered meal and parking allowances. Work-Life Balance: Strictly 40-hour workweek (Monday to Friday) in a Hybrid setup, plus a generous leave package of 20 days Health Care: Premium health care package provided for both you and your family right from the start (no seniority required) Career Growth: Clear career acceleration through SMART goals, supported by technical seminars, conferences, career talks, and exclusive overseas travel opportunities for training and work. Engagement: A vibrant, values-driven international culture featuring internal Hackathons, dynamic company events (team building, coffee runs, blue card), and a highly agile working environment.