Lead Developer

Nexo
Hybrid
Regular employment
4 - 12 years of experience
Full Time
Sofia, Bulgaria
Responsibilities
Stand out and drive the next generation of wealth. Define the digital assets industry. Raise the bar for trust, transparency, and client success. Make your mark.
Nexo is a premier digital assets wealth platform designed to empower clients to grow, manage, and preserve their crypto holdings. Our mission is to lead the next generation of wealth creation by focusing on customer success and delivering tailored solutions that build enduring value, supported by 24/7 client care.
Since 2018, Nexo has provided unmatched opportunities to forward-thinking clients in over 200 jurisdictions. With over $7 billion in AUM and $320 billion processed, we bring lasting value to millions worldwide. Our all-in-one platform combines advanced technology with a client-first approach, offering high-yield flexible and fixed-term savings, crypto-backed loans, sophisticated trading tools, and liquidity solutions, including the first crypto debit/credit card. Built on deep industry expertise, a sustainable business model, robust infrastructure, stringent security, and global licensing, Nexo champions innovation and long-lasting prosperity.
Official website: nexo.com
Your Role:
- Design, scope, and build scalable and secure features across the platform.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and other stakeholders to shape technical solutions that bring real impact.
- Act as a technical lead for a small team: provide mentorship, review code, and ensure engineering best practices.
- Ensure timely, high-quality delivery aligned with company goals.
- Support onboarding and upskilling of new engineers.
- Contribute to architectural discussions and actively improve the codebase and workflows.
- Drive continuous improvements, propose optimization plans, and monitor key technical metrics.
- Participate in sprint planning and backlog grooming in collaboration with the Product Owner.
What makes you stand out:
- 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or lead developer role.
- 4+ years of hands-on development experience, ideally using Java, Kafka, micro-services and AWS.
- Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and clean code principles.
- Practical experience with code reviews, mentoring, and task delegation.
- Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build and maintain long-lasting relationships with stakeholders.
Desired (but not essential):
- Work experience with Terraform and Kubernetes.
- Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, MySQL or others.
- Background in FinTech or regulated industries.
- Interest or experience in blockchain and the digital assets ecosystem.
- Passion for innovation, scalability, and performance optimization.
Nexo benefits:
- Competitive and rewarding remuneration package.
- Annual performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive Learning Hub for continuous growth.
- Hybrid work model: primarily office-based with scheduled home office flexibility.
- A dynamic and inspiring environment with cutting-edge projects.
- Career development opportunities in a global leader driving the next generation of wealth.
- Customizable personal benefits package.
- Wellness benefits include additional health insurance, all-access sports cards, team-wide sports activities, standing desks, and blue light glasses.
- Free parking with a designated space, free electric bikes, and public transportation cards.
- Fresh fruits, snacks, and a well-stocked office kitchen.
- Regular department team buildings and company-wide team buildings.