Description:

Hawk is the leading provider of AI-supported anti-money laundering and fraud detection technology.
The company offers a culture of mutual trust, support, and passion, providing individuals with opportunities to grow professionally and make a difference in the world.
As a Lead Full Stack Developer, you will architect, build, and evolve the AI-powered Anti-Money-Laundering platform.
You will guide a team of developers, establish coding best practices, and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions across the full tech stack (Java and React).
This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and a passion for delivering innovative, mission-critical software.
Key responsibilities include driving the architecture and end-to-end delivery of product features, mentoring junior developers, building scalable components, and partnering with various teams to align business priorities with technical implementation.

Requirements:

A BSc or MSc in Computer Science or a related technical field is preferred.
You must have 6+ years of software development experience, with a strong track record in both backend (Java) and frontend (React) development.
Proven experience leading development initiatives or teams in a fast-paced SaaS or FinTech environment is required.
Solid experience with PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and familiarity with distributed systems or big data stacks (Kafka, Spark, Hadoop) is necessary.
A deep understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and scalable cloud-based applications is essential.
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines is required.
Familiarity with observability tools and application performance monitoring is a plus.
You should be an excellent communicator, strategic thinker, and problem solver with a collaborative mindset.
A commitment to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and team empowerment is expected.

Working at Hawk provides the opportunity to be part of a vital role in the global fight against Money Laundering, Fraud, or the financing of terrorism.
The company fosters a culture of mutual trust and support, allowing for professional growth.
You will have the chance to make a significant impact on financial crime detection and customer outcomes.
The role offers high ownership and the opportunity to lead and mentor a team of developers.
You will be involved in innovative projects that utilize cutting-edge technology in the FinTech space.