Enterprise software architect for payments

HFM is an internationally acclaimed multi-asset broker, delivering cutting-edge trading tools, platforms, and conditions to traders worldwide. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and excellence in the financial markets. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a driven Enterprise Software Architect to join our team.

• Own end-to-end backend architecture, including service boundaries, data ownership and service communication.
• Define reference service structures and conventions for new backend services.
• Set backend and API standards for REST and gRPC, enforced through code reviews and automated checks.
• Own messaging and event architecture, including delivery guarantees, ordering and idempotency.
• Set security, observability and resilience standards for backend services.
• Write production code, build shared libraries and proofs of concept, and modernize legacy backend services.
• Collaborate with architects, engineering teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable solutions.
• Mentor engineers and establish backend best practices across the global engineering organization.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on backend engineering, including several years architecting distributed services used by more than one team.
• Expert proficiency in Python and asynchronous programming, and production experience with modern Python frameworks such as FastAPI.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems, event-driven design and API development (REST, gRPC).
• Strong data architecture skills across SQL and NoSQL databases: schema design, complex queries, query optimization and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and Redis.
• Experience designing high-throughput financial systems, such as ledgers, payments or balance processing.
• Strong background in Docker and CI/CD, with working knowledge of observability stacks.
• Excellent communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
• Applicants must be eligible or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based.
• Будет плюсом: Fluency in English; additional languages would be considered an advantage; Experience with AWS, Kubernetes and Next.js is a nice to have

• Hybrid Work Model (2 days working from home)
• Wolt Meal Allowance
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Provident Fund (Upon completion of the trial period)
• Summer Short Fridays (August)
• Additional Paid Annual Leave (up to 30 days, based on years of service)
• Birthday Leave
• Udemy Business access
• Gym Membership
• Referral Bonus Program
• Additional Support Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Assistance