Staff Backend Engineer

Build the future of FinTech at VIALET

At VIALET, we're not just another electronic money institution. We're building a specialized financial platform for target industries, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions that empower businesses to thrive. We're laser-focused on delivering exceptional service and expert support to our clients, and we're ranked among the top EMIs in Lithuania in client funds, turnover, and revenue. As we scale, we're expanding to new industries and regions, solidifying our position as a leader in the FinTech landscape.

Join our growing Engineering team and help us shape the future of finance!

Why VIALET?

• Impact: Directly contribute to a platform used by industry leaders.

• Growth: Be part of a rapidly expanding company with ambitious goals.

• Expertise: Work alongside a talented team of engineers in a collaborative environment.

• Ownership: Take ownership and see your work make a real difference.

What you'll do

• Define and Drive Technical Strategy: Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization (e.g., Product, Platform) to design, define, and lead the execution of high-impact, long-term technical strategies.

• Set the Technical Bar: Write and guide others to write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, establishing the standard for a robust and scalable backend that benefits all teams.

• Own Business Outcomes: Take end-to-end ownership of strategic technical initiatives, from ambiguous business problems to production, focusing on the long-term health and success of the platform.

• Be a "Shift-Left" Multiplier: Proactively identify and mitigate systemic risks in product, data, security, and operations before they become organization-wide problems.

• Solve the Unseen Problems: Act as a technical force multiplier. You will not only solve the company's hardest technical problems but also proactively find and define the problems that need to be solved to unlock future growth.

• Lead from Your Position: Lead critical technical discussions, drive long-term architectural decisions, and author and champion best practices for the entire engineering department, regardless of your team assignment.

• Mentor and Uplevel: Actively mentor and grow other engineers (including Seniors), elevating the technical bar of the entire organization through your guidance and influence. Your success is measured by the increased capability of the engineers you work with.

What you'll bring

• Extensive Experience (Proven Impact): A proven track record (e.g., 8+ years) of designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, distributed systems. Your experience is defined by the complexity and scale of the projects you've led, not just time.

• Advanced Mentorship: Demonstrable experience elevating the technical abilities of other engineers through insightful code/design reviews, architectural guidance, and effective pairing.

• Architectural Fluency: A deep, holistic understanding of software engineering principles, architectural trade-offs, and best practices (e.g., distributed systems, event-driven architecture, data consistency, CI/CD).

• Organizational Influence: A proven ability to build consensus and influence technical decisions with diverse stakeholders (Product, Ops, Legal, etc.), driving change through collaboration.

• Executive-Level Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical strategy and trade-offs to engineers, partners, and executive leadership.

• Product and Business Acumen: A strong passion for the business, not just the technology. You understand our FinTech domain and can connect technical decisions directly to customer value.

• FinTech Expertise: Significant experience in the FinTech industry or a related high-compliance, high-reliability domain is essential.

Our tech stack

At VIALET, we leverage a modern tech stack to power our platform. You'll be working with technologies like Node.js and TypeScript. We also utilize AWS services such as API Gateway, Lambda, Cognito, and CDK, along with Redis and more. If you're passionate about building scalable and reliable systems with cutting-edge tools, you'll fit right in!

What we offer

• Competitive compensation: 7000-9000 euros GROSS, based on your experience and knowledge, with room for negotiation.

• Health insurance: Comprehensive health coverage after 3 months.

• Work-life balance: Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options (after the probation period), and a relaxed approach to work hours. Need to take care of something during the day? No problem, just make up the time later.

• Professional development: Up to 1000 euros annual reimbursement for work-related training and courses, with potential for more based on individual needs and commitment.

• Inspiring workspace: Modern office on the top floor of Vilnius' highest office building, offering stunning city views. Plus, a convenient parking space is available.

• Wellness benefits: Gym membership to support your physical well-being.

• Vibrant company culture: Regular company events, including monthly city-wide gatherings, bi-annual company-wide adventures, and team-based activities twice a year.

• Collaborative environment: A flat hierarchy where you can freely communicate with anyone and make decisions quickly.

• Ambitious culture: Join a team of driven professionals who are committed to building a leading FinTech platform and shaping the future of finance.

Ready to make your mark in FinTech? Apply now!