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Home  | Fincite Gmbh  | Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d)
  • Frankfurt


  • Your responsibilities

    • Together with two fellow Lead Engineers, you will help lead an engineering organization of around 20 people.
    • You will provide technical and functional leadership for a team, with no more than five direct reports.
    • You will build robust backend solutions for sophisticated wealth management products and actively shape their architecture.
    • You will establish new technical standards and champion high-quality, sustainable software design in a regulated environment.
    • You will break down complex business and technical topics into focused workstreams with clear ownership.
    • Initially, you will work extensively hands-on in the codebase; over time, the role will develop toward approximately 70% team leadership and 30% technical work.
    • You will support your team members’ development and foster a constructive, learning-oriented engineering culture.
    • You will strengthen our internal development capacity and help deliver reliable software that supports lasting client relationships.


    Your profile

    • Several years of backend development experience with Python and Django.
    • Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and Redis, together with experience in cloud-based architectures like Microsoft Azure or AWS
    • A genuine passion for excellent software design and clean, maintainable solutions.
    • Initial or proven experience in technical or functional leadership.
    • A genuine interest in financial markets, investing and wealth management, enabling you to understand our users and build a lasting connection with the product.
    • A growth mindset, curiosity and the motivation to develop both technically and as a leader.


    What we offer

    We are an established product company with the spirit of a startup. You can expect a team-oriented atmosphere, quick decision-making, and genuine freedom to shape your work environment. Flexible work hours, training budgets, and attractive benefits give you the space for personal growth, career opportunities, and a fulfilling life.


    Sprachkenntnisse

    Fluent English is essential
    German skills nice-to-have.


    Ansprechpartner/in

    Julian Eder

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