Lead Backend Engineer (Java)

Top 3 reasons to join us

• Global tech exposure with elite specialists
• Lead Large-Scale Innovation and Ownership
• Financial Package (upto 15 salary months)

Job description

• 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.