Head of Platform (Lead Software Engineer) (m/f/d)
<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p><strong>About us:</strong> </p><p><span>At </span><strong>AAZZUR</strong><span>, we’re building the future of embedded finance. Our modular platform helps companies create smart financial products and personalized digital banking experiences — seamlessly integrating banking, payments, and insurance into any customer journey. We’re a fast-growing fintech based in Berlin, driven by innovation, collaboration, and a passion for transforming financial technology. </span></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>About the role:</strong> </p><p><span>We’re looking for an experienced </span><strong>Head of Platform (Lead Software Engineer) </strong><span>to join our leadership team. You’ll be the bridge between our business, product, and technology teams — driving technical excellence, guiding architectural decisions, and mentoring our engineers. </span></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>You will:</strong><span> </span></p><ul><li><span>Lead and coach technical teams across multiple projects. </span></li><li><span>Design and oversee scalable, secure software architectures - especially from a platform perspective </span></li><li><span>Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored fintech solutions. </span></li><li><span>Evaluate and integrate APIs and third-party financial services. </span></li><li><span>Drive best practices in code quality, DevOps, and agile development. </span></li><li><span>Contribute strategically to AAZZUR’s product roadmap and technical vision. </span></li></ul><p><br/></p><p> </p><p><strong>You need:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>5-10+ years</strong><span> of professional software development experience. </span></li><li><span>Strong background in </span><strong>financial services</strong><span>, </span><strong>banking</strong><span>, </span><strong>platforms</strong><span> or </span><strong>fintech</strong><span>. </span></li><li><span>Degree in </span><strong>Computer Science</strong><span>, </span><strong>Engineering</strong><span>, or a related field. </span></li><li><span>Proven experience </span><strong>leading or mentoring</strong><span> technical teams. </span></li><li><span>Hands-on expertise with </span><strong>modern web technologies</strong><span>, </span><strong>cloud architecture</strong><span>, and </span><strong>API design</strong><span> (REST, GraphQL, etc.). </span></li><li><span>Experience with </span><strong>microservices</strong><span>, </span><strong>containers (Docker/Kubernetes)</strong><span>, and </span><strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong><span>. </span></li><li><span>Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into business impact. </span></li><li><span>Based in </span><strong>Berlin</strong><span> or willing to relocate. </span></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Technology:</strong><span> </span></p><p><br/></p><ul><li><span>Java (Java 11 to be preferable) • Spring Boot • Spring Cloud • Spring Data </span></li><li><span>Maven • AWS • ActiveMQ • Apache Camel • Redis • MongoDB • Docker </span></li><li><span>Kubernetes • Google Cloud Platform • Git • Swagger • GraphQL </span></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Why Join AAZZUR<em>:</em></strong><em> </em></p><ul><li><span>Be part of a </span><strong>pioneering fintech scale-up</strong><span> redefining embedded finance. Best Fintech 2024 by Mastercard </span></li><li><span>Work with a </span><strong>diverse, motivated, and international team</strong><span> in the heart of Berlin. </span></li><li><span>Enjoy a </span><strong>dynamic, flexible, and hybrid work environment</strong><span>. </span></li><li><span>Shape the technology that powers tomorrow’s financial ecosystem </span></li></ul><p><br/></p><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><span> </span></p><p><span>Ready to make an impact? </span></p><p><span>Send your </span><strong>CV</strong><span>, </span><strong>LinkedIn profile</strong><span>, and a short note about your experience to </span>careers@aazzur.com<span>. </span></p><p><span>Join us and help build the next generation of financial services infrastructure. </span></p> </div>