Backend Engineering Lead (FinDB)

The role is about :

Owning and leading the backend engineering function within the FinDB team, whose mission is to ensure smooth, reliable, and consistent financial data across platforms. FinDB is a core, business-critical fintech system responsible for managing client funds, reconciliation, fees, and financial operations that process millions of euros daily.

This role focuses on building and scaling backend systems that enable merchants to receive, process, and reconcile payments efficiently, while setting the technical direction, quality standards, and engineering culture for the team. A key part of the mandate is to grow an independent, high-ownership engineering team, reducing reliance on single individuals and enabling sustainable delivery.

Location : Frankfurt, Germany

Reporting to : Head of Development

What will you do :

• Lead the backend architecture for a core, non-checkout fintech product managing client funds and financial data
• Partner closely with the Head of Development, Delivery Manager, Product, Finance, and other stakeholders to define architecture drivers and non-functional requirements (scalability, reliability, security, performance)
• Design, implement, and evolve scalable backend services using PHP and the Laravel ecosystem (framework flexibility considered for strong candidates)
• Select and evolve frameworks, tools, and architectural patterns aligned with long-term platform strategy
• Architect, optimize, and maintain complex MariaDB / MySQL schemas, ensuring data integrity and performance for financial transactions
• Translate complex business, regulatory, and financial requirements into robust technical solutions
• Own backend technical decisions, balancing delivery of new features with proactive technical debt management
• Lead and participate in code reviews, setting a high bar for code quality, testing, and maintainability
• Operate confidently in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments, including investigations, financial corrections, and time-sensitive operational issues
• Mentor and guide engineers, supporting technical growth, autonomy, and best practices
• Build, hire, and scale a self-driven, independent engineering team with strong ownership and accountability
• Foster a healthy engineering culture built on transparency, trust, ownership, and technical excellence
• Manage team performance, development plans, and hiring in collaboration with leadership

What we need : Must-have

Nice-to-have

Hiring Process :

High-potential candidates based in Frankfurt, may be invited for a in-person technical interview round in Frankfurt.

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Let's embark on a journey to redefine the landscape of payments together. We're not just offering a role; we're inviting you to be a part of something bigger. Join our team, and let's innovate, disrupt, and lead the future of payments. Together, we can make an impact that resonates. Welcome to the team!

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