Senior Node.js Team Lead for Crypto Financial Applications

Are you an experienced Node.js developer ready to lead a team building cutting-edge crypto financial applications? Our client, one of Europe's leading cryptocurrency financial platforms, is seeking a technically proficient Team Lead who can combine hands-on coding excellence with leadership capabilities. This permanent, full-time remote position offers the opportunity to work with financial systems that demand precision and reliability.

About the Role

As a Senior Node.js Team Lead, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining robust microservices that power sophisticated financial operations. You'll work with a compact, high-performing team of three developers, creating solutions that handle real money transactions with the highest standards of security and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Actively participate in hands-on development, creating microservices, business logic components, and comprehensive test suites using Node.js and TypeScript.

- Uphold stringent code quality standards appropriate for financial applications where reliability and accuracy are paramount.

- Conduct thorough code evaluations and reviews to ensure all team deliverables meet established quality benchmarks.

- Maintain backend systems stability while implementing modern DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment.

- Research emerging development technologies and methodologies to keep the platform at the cutting edge of financial technology.

- Lead a team of three developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and direction.

Required Skills:

- Minimum 5+ years of experience developing complex, enterprise-level systems.

- Demonstrable expertise in creating and maintaining financial reporting systems.

- Advanced proficiency with Node.js (v16+), JavaScript ES6+, and TypeScript 4.x.

- Strong background in SQL database design and optimization, particularly with PostgreSQL 14+.

- Practical experience implementing message brokers (RabbitMQ), in-memory data stores (Redis), and containerization (Docker).

- Fluency in Agile development methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban frameworks.

- Native or fluent communication skills in both English and Russian for effective team collaboration.

Nice to Have:

- Previous experience in FinTech, cryptocurrency platforms, or blockchain technologies.

- Knowledge of online trading systems or financial exchange platforms.

- Experience with microservices architecture at scale.

- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

- Background in implementing secure coding practices for financial applications.

Why Join Our Team?

Working with our client offers you the opportunity to develop sophisticated financial applications that are reshaping the European crypto landscape. You'll be entrusted with significant technical responsibility in a domain where precision matters. The remote-first environment provides flexibility while working with cutting-edge technologies. For technically minded developers who thrive on complex challenges and want to advance their careers in financial technology, this role represents an exceptional opportunity.