Lead Back-end Developer, Fintech Domain

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

Benefits

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)

What we offer:

• 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