Backend Engineer

Listed as a remote role based in Vilnius, Vilniaus, Lithuania. Company Description Devexperts works with respected financial institutions, delivering products and tailor-made solutions for retail and brokerage houses, exchanges, and buy-side firms. The company focuses on trading platforms and brokerage automation, complex software development projects, market data products, and IT consulting services. Job Description We are looking for a Backend Developer to join the team. Our current project involves developing one of the leading trading platforms in the USA, serving a user base of over 200,000 online users daily across desktops, mobile devices, and the web. The responsibilities of the platform's backend services include handling all business processes related to trading, such as order issuance, validation, routing, execution, option price calculation, and reconciliation. We prioritize high performance, low latency, and fault tolerance in our day-to-day tasks. We ensure code quality by performing careful code reviews and various types of testing. As a Backend Engineer, you’ll build and own backend services, infrastructure, and data systems. You’ll solve complex scalability challenges while gaining deep expertise in U.S. financial systems and making a direct impact on the products used by millions. Working hours: availability is required until 8:00 PM in Lithuania to support collaboration with the team and stakeholders working in the Pacific Time Zone. Qualifications What we expect from candidates: 3+ years of backend development experience, Strong proficiency in Go or Python, Trading markets or crypto background, Solid understanding of system design principles, Experience with Kafka (or similar streaming platforms), Proven experience delivering large technical projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams, Strong focus on maintaining high code quality and participating in thorough code review processes, B2+ English to be able to communicate with multicultural teams and a US customer. Considered a Plus Fintech or trading background, Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Redis, DynamoDB, Kubernetes, AWS (or similar cloud platforms), Experience working in high-load systems, Hands-on experience in concurrent programming and understanding of thread synchronization approaches. Salary: 3700 - 5800 EUR gross / month. Please keep in mind that we are flexible and open to discussing another salary based on your skills and experience. Additional Information Our Interview Process Typically Includes Recruiter screening CoderPad assessment System design interview Final call Offer Background check Care for the employees is one of Devexperts' core values. For the suggested position, we offer a benefits package that will guarantee the comfort of our new teammate. Flexibility Benefits Possibility of hybrid/remote work mode, Flexible working hours. Health And Recreation Benefits 20 days of paid vacation, Fully paid additional wellness days (3 days per working year), Medical insurance, Sport compensation. Facility Benefits Modern office with new equipment, Parking spaces, Free drinks and snacks. Community Benefits Teambuilding activities, Corporate parties, Speakers' club, Free admission to corporate external events, Possibility of joining conferences and professional fairs, Personal branding development support. Professional Training Benefits Unlimited access to self-learning platforms, Certification opportunities, Mentorship Program. Social Benefits Parental bonus, Referral bonus, Gifts for employees, Gifts for children. Show more Show less Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development