• 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.
Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d)
Frankfurt am Main
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your responsibilities
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.
• 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 offer
We 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.
Sprachkenntnisse
Fluent English is essential
German skills nice-to-have.
German skills nice-to-have.
Ansprechpartner/in
Julian Eder
About us
About fincite
Fincite is a WealthTech software provider, recognized multiple times for its growth and innovation (Fintech Germany Award 2024, WealthTech100 2024, ESGFintech100 2024). We address the challenges of financial institutions in wealth management through intelligent software solutions – from client onboarding to (hybrid) advisory, order execution, and subsequent reporting. Our clients include internationally leading banks, mid-sized financial advisory firms, established private banks, and digital challengers. Our team consists of over 60 employees from more than 15 nations. For more information, please visit www.fincite.de.
About HARVEST
HARVEST is a leading FinTech in France for software dedicated to the wealth and finance professions. The group has been supporting professionals with solutions covering the entire wealth and financial value chain for 35 years. The group designs digital solutions and makes available the information that is essential for making informed decisions about wealth and finance. As a data specialist, it enables the automated construction of efficient, tailor-made portfolios. With more than 4,600 corporate clients, the group offers a range of software and services that are highly sought-after by professionals wishing to develop high added-value advice.
For more information, please visit https://www.harvest.eu/