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Lead Backend Engineer – DevProd, Security and Technology Foundations

Location: Bulgaria
Department: Engineering
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ABOUT TIDE

At Tide, we are building a finance platform designed to save small businesses time and money. We provide our members with business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Launched in 2017, Tide is now used by over 1 million small businesses across the world and is available to UK, Indian and German SMEs. Headquartered in central London, with offices in Sofia, Hyderabad, Delhi, Berlin and Belgrade, Tide employs over 2000 employees.  

Tide is rapidly growing, expanding into new markets and always looking for passionate and driven people. Join us in our mission to empower small businesses and help them save time and money.  

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Developer Productivity (DevProd) team at Tide is a newly formed, dedicated group focused on empowering our developers to work smarter, not harder. By streamlining tools, processes, and infrastructure, we aim to make development faster, easier, and more enjoyable. Our mission is to remove friction from the development process, enabling Tide’s engineers to focus on building exceptional solutions for our members. From maintaining internal libraries to creating automation that simplifies workflows and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, we’re here to ensure our developers have everything they need to succeed as we scale and innovate.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a seasoned engineer to join our Developer Productivity team in Sofia. This team empowers developers by streamlining workflows, maintaining internal tools, upgrading dependencies, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and implementing coding standards. By removing inefficiencies and fostering collaboration, we enable engineers to build exceptional software with minimal friction.

The ideal candidate has strong programming skills, experience with CI/CD pipelines, frameworks like Spring Boot, and DevOps practices. Proactive and detail-oriented, they excel at solving inefficiencies and collaborating across teams. A passion for continuous learning and experience with internal libraries or open-source contributions are highly valued.

As a Lead Backend Engineer – DevPro you’ll: 

  • Lead optimization of CI/CD pipelines and drive dependency upgrades to streamline development processes.
  • Manage and improve internal libraries, creating efficient contribution workflows.
  • Develop tools and automation for code quality, including linters and automated testing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve productivity bottlenecks.
  • Establish and advocate for best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Analyze and optimize engineering workflows to improve velocity and quality.
  • Stay current with emerging tools and technologies.

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Extensive experience (7+ years) in software engineering with a focus on developer productivity, CI/CD, tooling, or infrastructure.
  • Proven expertise in designing, building, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript) and modern software frameworks like Spring Boot, including upgrades and dependency management.
  • Deep understanding of code quality tools (linters, static analysis, automated testing) and their integration into workflows.
  • Solid knowledge of DevOps practices including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Independent problem-solving skills with a track record of driving initiatives, making architectural decisions, and working autonomously.
  • Ability to identify bottlenecks and optimize development workflows to improve developer velocity and efficiency.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills to mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across teams.
  • Experience with internal libraries, versioning, dependency management, and creating robust contribution workflows.
  • A passion for continuous learning and a proactive approach to adopting new technologies and practices that drive productivity.

 

OUR TECH STACK

Backend and Database:

  • Java, Python
  • Spring/Spring Boot
  • PostgreSQL
  • RESTful APIs
  • Event-driven architecture (AWS SQS, SNS)

Development and Deployment:

  • AWS cloud and their services (SQS, S3, EKS)
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Microservice architecture
  • GitHub with GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring and Analytics:

  • DataDog
  • Semgrep

Note: New joiners are encouraged to deploy to production within their first two weeks

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

  • 25 days paid annual leave 
  • 3 paid days off for volunteering or L&D activities
  • Extended maternity and paternity leave covered by the company
  • Personal L&D budget in the amount of 1000 BGN per year
  • Additional health & dental insurance
  • Mental wellbeing platform 
  • Fully covered Multisports card
  • Food vouchers
  • Snacks, light food, drinks in the office
  • WFH equipment allowance
  • Flexible working from home
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Share options

 

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams. 

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community. 

#LI-EP #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives. 

We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard.

 

At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.

 

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