Fincite Gmbh

Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Frankfurt am Main, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

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 offerWe 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.

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

Ansprechpartner/inJulian Eder
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Fincite Gmbh?
  3. Which of MySQL, Python and Software have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with MySQL, Python and Software.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d) role because I can bring practical experience in MySQL, Python and Software, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Fincite Gmbh needs from this hire.

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