Lead Back-end Developer, Fintech Domain

About the Position

We are looking for a Lead Back-end Developer with a strong background in Fintech to join our team and drive the development of high-quality, scalable software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders in the development of features and new products
• Develop solutions according to specified business requirements
• Define and write up the technical spec, including the appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards
• Demonstrate and present implementation to team leaders/heads/CTO
• Implement Unit and Integration Tests
• Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility, etc
• Participate in code reviews, identifying anti-patterns in the code and refactoring opportunities
• Take on other duties as deemed necessary by their superior from time to time

Requirements

• BSc in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Fintech
• Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture
• A technical mindset with great attention to detail
• Understanding of software quality assurance principles
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
• Experience in software development and coding in Python
• Proficiency in FastAPI, RabbitMQ, and PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
• Experience in developing microservices and managing containerized applications
• Some experience building WebSockets
• Some level of experience with Kubernetes and IaC (Terraform, Helm)
• Proficiency in using version control and continuous integration, with tools such as Git and Jenkins
• Understanding of web security standards and best practices
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to Have

• Experience with payments
• Skills in PHP
• Familiarity with Temporal I/O

We Offer

With us you can:

• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)

We focus on your professional growth:

• You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
• Receive regular feedback from colleagues
• Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
• Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
• Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
• Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
• Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
• Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
• Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)

Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)

A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)

Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates

Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)

Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training

E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children