Backend Engineering Lead (FinDB)
Core
Leading the backend engineering function for FinDB, a core fintech system managing client funds, reconciliation, fees, and financial operations processing millions of euros daily.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineering Lead (FinDB)
Builds
Scalable backend services and data systems for merchants to receive, process, and reconcile payments.
Domain
Fintech / Payments / Financial Data
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PHP, Laravel ecosystem, MariaDB/MySQL schema design and optimization, backend architecture, team leadership, mentoring, translating business/financial requirements to technical solutions, code review, technical debt management.
Preferred skills
Fintech or payments industry experience, distributed systems, API-first architectures, cloud environments, containerization.
Technologies
PHP, Laravel, MariaDB, MySQL
Responsibilities
Lead backend architecture for core fintech products; define architecture drivers and non-functional requirements; design and evolve scalable backend services; architect and optimize complex database schemas; translate business and regulatory requirements into technical solutions; lead code reviews and set quality standards; mentor engineers and build a self-driven engineering team; manage team performance and hiring.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
