Technical Team Lead - Python Engineering (m/f/x)
* Full-time
Scalable Capital is a leading digital investment platform in Europe, empowering individuals to shape their financial future. Our services include:
* Scalable Broker: An accessible platform for investing in stocks, ETFs, and setting up savings plans.
* Scalable Wealth: Digital wealth management with ETF portfolios, adopted as a white-label solution by B2B partners.
* European Investor Exchange (EIX): A stock exchange for retail investors in Europe.
Founded in 2014, we employ over 500 people across Munich, Berlin, Vienna, and London. Our mission is to develop a new generation of financial services, guided by our company values, which you can learn about here.
Your mission: elevate an already high-performing team that powers core services such as wealth management, market making, risk management, and regulation. You will lead a focused team of five, fostering a strong culture and promoting independence.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong experience with our tech stack, especially Python.
* Proficiency in AWS services, serverless architecture, and system design.
* Deep understanding of various databases.
* People management skills and a commitment to team development.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and inspire a team of Python backend engineers to deliver innovative services.
* Design and develop new platforms using modern practices like agile, test automation, and cloud infrastructure.
* Maintain and improve legacy systems, ensuring progress and meaningful updates.
* Choose appropriate tools for data storage, processing, and visualization.
* Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with a focus on clarity.
* Align engineering efforts with business goals.
* Foster teamwork, open communication, and knowledge sharing.
* Contribute to creating next-generation wealth management and brokerage services.
Tech stack includes Python, DevOps, Docker, CI/CD, Terraform, AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS, ECS, Step Functions, Aurora, DynamoDB, Glue, Athena), and event-based architectures.
Minimum requirements:
* 5+ years of Python backend experience
* Leadership experience that emphasizes culture
* Hands-on AWS experience
* Experience with Docker, Git, RESTful APIs
* Strong knowledge in data-driven business applications
* Excellent communication skills in English
* Proactive, collaborative, and good time management
We encourage you to reach out in the "message to the Hiring Manager" section about what excites you about this role and why you'd be a great fit.
Benefits include:
* Being part of a fast-growing European Fintech startup
* Working with an international, diverse team
* Office locations in Munich or Prenzlauer Berg with vibrant surroundings
* Latest hardware and tools
* Knowledge sharing sessions and education budget
* German language classes and relocation support
* Flexible vacation and remote work options
* Competitive compensation and pension scheme
* Monthly 25% contribution to 'Deutschland Jobticket'
* Complimentary PRIME+ Broker subscription
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