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Lead Software Engineer (Backend Java) - Crypto

Unlock employer Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 24 May 2025

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  • Estimate: $100k - $140k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Fully Remote
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior

Position

Revolut has been on a mission since 2015 to transform how people interact with their money, offering products that provide more visibility, control, and freedom to over 55 million customers globally. As part of our ongoing growth, we’re looking for a Backend Engineer who wants to make a significant impact on the global financial landscape.

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Our Technology team is renowned for building world-class financial features from the ground up, without the limitations of legacy systems. We are on the lookout for a passionate engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to take on challenges that will revolutionize the finance sector.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor backend engineers, guiding best practices and technical decisions.
  • Conduct performance reviews and create growth plans for the engineering team.
  • Design, document, and implement solutions using Domain-Driven Design and event-driven architecture patterns on a global scale.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering processes and elevate quality and efficiency.
  • Develop mobile APIs and microservices to evolve our architecture.
  • Improve and maintain critical systems for risk management, fraud detection, payment processing, and more.
  • Focus on greenfield development alongside existing system enhancements.

Requirements:

  • Fluency in Java with at least 8 years of backend development experience.
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline.
  • Proven track record in process improvements and team mentorship.
  • Strong understanding of Domain-Driven Design principles and scalable distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with various architectural patterns and DevOps principles.
  • Quick learner with an ambitious attitude and a results-driven mindset.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Fluency in English is required.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in finance.
  • Background in a startup or scale-up environment.
  • Familiarity with product-focused development.

At Revolut, we prioritize not only building a global financial super app but also fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences to join our multicultural team.

Important Notice for Candidates: When applying for this role, please be wary of job scams and ensure you only apply through official Revolut channels. We do not use third-party services for our recruitment process, and all official communications will come from an @revolut.com domain.

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