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Staff Backend Engineer

  • Location

    Lithuania, Vilnius
  • Remote status

    Hybrid

Build the future of FinTech at VIALET

At VIALET, we’re not just another electronic money institution. We’re building a specialized financial platform for target industries, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions that empower businesses to thrive. We’re laser-focused on delivering exceptional service and expert support to our clients, and we’re ranked among the top EMIs in Lithuania in client funds, turnover, and revenue. As we scale, we’re expanding to new industries and regions, solidifying our position as a leader in the FinTech landscape.

Join our growing Engineering team and help us shape the future of finance!

Why VIALET?

Impact: Directly contribute to a platform used by industry leaders.

• Growth: Be part of a rapidly expanding company with ambitious goals.

• Expertise: Work alongside a talented team of engineers in a collaborative environment.

• Ownership: Take ownership and see your work make a real difference.

What you’ll do

• Define and Drive Technical Strategy: Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization (e.g., Product, Platform) to design, define, and lead the execution of high-impact, long-term technical strategies.

• Set the Technical Bar: Write and guide others to write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, establishing the standard for a robust and scalable backend that benefits all teams.

• Own Business Outcomes: Take end-to-end ownership of strategic technical initiatives, from ambiguous business problems to production, focusing on the long-term health and success of the platform.

• Be a “Shift-Left” Multiplier: Proactively identify and mitigate systemic risks in product, data, security, and operations before they become organization-wide problems.

• Solve the Unseen Problems: Act as a technical force multiplier. You will not only solve the company’s hardest technical problems but also proactively find and define the problems that need to be solved to unlock future growth.

• Lead from Your Position: Lead critical technical discussions, drive long-term architectural decisions, and author and champion best practices for the entire engineering department, regardless of your team assignment.

• Mentor and Uplevel: Actively mentor and grow other engineers (including Seniors), elevating the technical bar of the entire organization through your guidance and influence. Your success is measured by the increased capability of the engineers you work with.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive Experience (Proven Impact): A proven track record (e.g., 8+ years) of designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, distributed systems. Your experience is defined by the complexity and scale of the projects you’ve led, not just time.

• Advanced Mentorship: Demonstrable experience elevating the technical abilities of other engineers through insightful code/design reviews, architectural guidance, and effective pairing.

• Architectural Fluency: A deep, holistic understanding of software engineering principles, architectural trade-offs, and best practices (e.g., distributed systems, event-driven architecture, data consistency, CI/CD).

• Organizational Influence: A proven ability to build consensus and influence technical decisions with diverse stakeholders (Product, Ops, Legal, etc.), driving change through collaboration.

• Executive-Level Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical strategy and trade-offs to engineers, partners, and executive leadership.

• Product and Business Acumen: A strong passion for the business, not just the technology. You understand our FinTech domain and can connect technical decisions directly to customer value.

• FinTech Expertise: Significant experience in the FinTech industry or a related high-compliance, high-reliability domain is essential.

Our tech stack

At VIALET, we leverage a modern tech stack to power our platform. You’ll be working with technologies like Node.js and TypeScript. We also utilize AWS services such as API Gateway, Lambda, Cognito, and CDK, along with Redis and more. If you’re passionate about building scalable and reliable systems with cutting-edge tools, you’ll fit right in!

What we offer

• Competitive compensation: 7000-9000 euros GROSS, based on your experience and knowledge, with room for negotiation.

• Health insurance: Comprehensive health coverage after 3 months.

• Work-life balance: Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options (after the probation period), and a relaxed approach to work hours. Need to take care of something during the day? No problem, just make up the time later.

• Professional development: Up to 1000 euros annual reimbursement for work-related training and courses, with potential for more based on individual needs and commitment.

• Inspiring workspace: Modern office on the top floor of Vilnius’ highest office building, offering stunning city views. Plus, a convenient parking space is available.

• Wellness benefits: Gym membership to support your physical well-being.

• Vibrant company culture: Regular company events, including monthly city-wide gatherings, bi-annual company-wide adventures, and team-based activities twice a year.

• Collaborative environment: A flat hierarchy where you can freely communicate with anyone and make decisions quickly.

• Ambitious culture: Join a team of driven professionals who are committed to building a leading FinTech platform and shaping the future of finance.

Ready to make your mark in FinTech? Apply now!

Ready to Join the Team?

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Test your knowledge on fraud prevention

Digital banking makes life easier — but also riskier. Take this short quiz to test your fraud awareness and learn simple ways to protect yourself online.

Please find test answers below and good luck!

  1. 1.

    What is the best practice for creating a strong password for your online account?

    1. 1.

      Use your birthdate and a simple word

    2. 2.

      Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters

    3. 3.

      Use the same password for all your accounts for convenience

    4. 4.

      Use only numbers

  2. 2.

    What is a recommended step when using public Wi-Fi to access your financial accounts?

    1. 1.

      Log in to your accounts only if you are using a VPN

    2. 2.

      Avoid accessing any financial accounts on public Wi-Fi

    3. 3.

      Use a public Wi-Fi network even if it is unsecured

    4. 4.

      Only use public Wi-Fi for non-sensitive transactions

  3. 3.

    What is a common indicator of a phishing attempt?

    1. 1.

      An email from a known contact asking for verification

    2. 2.

      An email with urgent language asking you to confirm your account details

    3. 3.

      A phone call from your bank asking you to update your information

    4. 4.

      A notification from your bank’s app about a new feature

  4. 4.

    Which of the following actions is a sign that your account may be compromised?

    1. 1.

      Receiving a confirmation email for a transaction you didn’t make

    2. 2.

      Regularly receiving marketing emails from your bank

    3. 3.

      Seeing advertisements for products you recently searched online

    4. 4.

      Noticing minor changes in the colour scheme of your bank’s website

  5. 5.

    Which of the following is a good practice for managing your account security?

    1. 1.

      Sharing your account password with close friends for convenience

    2. 2.

      Regularly updating your security questions and answers

    3. 3.

      Using the same security questions for multiple accounts

    4. 4.

      Keeping your password written down near your computer for easy access

  6. 6.

    What should you do if you suspect your account details have been stolen?

    1. 1.

      Immediately call your bank to report the issue and freeze your account

    2. 2.

      Wait and see if any suspicious activity occurs

    3. 3.

      Change your password and continue using the account as usual

    4. 4.

      Post about the issue on social media to warn others

  7. 7.

    What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

    1. 1.

      A method to recover a forgotten password

    2. 2.

      A security process that requires two separate forms of identification

    3. 3.

      A way to encrypt your emails

    4. 4.

      A feature that automatically logs you out after inactivity

  8. 8.

    Why is it important to keep your software and apps up to date?

    1. 1.

      To access new features and improve performance

    2. 2.

      To ensure compatibility with your device

    3. 3.

      To protect against vulnerabilities and security threats

    4. 4.

      To avoid advertisements

  9. 9.

    How should you respond to unexpected account alerts or notifications?

    1. 1.

      Ignore them if you are not expecting any changes

    2. 2.

      Verify the alert by contacting your bank using the phone number on their official website

    3. 3.

      Click on any links in the alert to follow instructions

    4. 4.

      Forward the alert to your friends to check if they received similar notifications

  10. 10.

    What should you do if you receive an email from your bank with a link to a login page?

    1. 1.

      Click the link to check if it leads to your bank’s official site

    2. 2.

      Copy the link and paste it into your browser to verify its authenticity

    3. 3.

      Visit your bank’s website directly by typing the URL into your browser and log in from there

    4. 4.

      Open the link in an incognito window to avoid detection of fraud

If you have any questions about the quiz or need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at support@vialet.eu for personalised assistance. If you didn’t pass the quiz, don’t worry – you can learn more about the key topics on our website.