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HFM

Enterprise Software Architect

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About Us

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.

Responsibilities:
  • 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.


Requirements

Must have:
  • 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.

Nice to have:
  • 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.

Resumes must be submitted in English.
Applicants must be eligible or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based.


Benefits

  • 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

Sounds like you? Let’s write the next chapter together!

All Applications will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.


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