Lead Software Engineer (Java) - Core Platform

Revolut aspires to provide more visibility, control, and freedom in financial services. Since 2015, it has been on a mission to empower over 50 million customers. The company values its people and culture, boasting a certification as a Great Place to Work™.

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our Technology team, known for being one of the best globally. You will work on building world-class financial features and innovative applications from the ground up. The role requires a strong emphasis on maintainability and fast turnaround with principles like Test-Driven Development (TDD), Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Continuous Integration & Delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor backend engineers and guide best practices.
• Participate in performance reviews and engineer growth plans.
• Design and implement solutions using Domain-Driven Design, CQRS/ES, and event-driven architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering processes focusing on quality and efficiency.
• Build mobile APIs and develop microservices to improve architecture.
• Work on critical systems such as risk management, fraud detection, and payment processing.

What You'll Need:

• Fluency in Java.
• 8+ years of experience in backend development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or similar fields.
• Proven experience mentoring and training team members; contributing to process improvements.
• Expertise in Domain-Driven Design principles and practices.
• Familiarity with scalable distributed systems and various architectural patterns.
• Knowledge of DevOps principles and practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Kotlin or Scala.
• Background in finance or working within start-ups/scale-ups.
• Experience in a product-focused environment.

Revolut encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, recognizing that a multicultural team contributes to exceptional products and innovative services.