Enterprise software architect for trading platforms

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 (Backend) to join our team. You will shape the backend services behind our trading, payments and client platforms.

• Advise on service boundaries, data ownership and communication between services.
• Propose backend and API standards (REST, gRPC) and help teams apply them.
• Advise on messaging and events, including delivery, ordering and idempotency.
• Advise on security, observability and resilience.
• Build core shared libraries and validate ideas through proofs of concept and measured results.
• Plan legacy modernisation and technical debt reduction with teams.
• Provide formal architecture input to every project in your area, from discovery to go-live.
• Coach engineers and share patterns teams can use independently.

• Fluency in English; additional languages would be considered an advantage.
• 10+ years of backend engineering experience, including architecting distributed services.
• Expert proficiency in Python and asynchronous programming, using FastAPI or similar frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, event-driven design, REST and gRPC.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL data design and performance tuning.
• Demonstrated ability to influence system direction through evidence rather than authority.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to lead through influence.
• Applicants must be eligible or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based.
• Будет плюсом: Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience; Experience with Kafka, Redis, Docker and CI/CD; Experience with payments, ledgers or balance systems; Experience with AWS and Kubernetes

• 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