Director of Backend Development

TradingView, Inc.; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial technology company is seeking a leader for backend development to enhance processes and systems architecture. Responsibilities include overseeing the software development lifecycle and enhancing collaboration with DevOps. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in backend development, including leadership experience, and knowledge of microservices and API design. The role offers flexible working arrangements and ample growth opportunities.

Benefits

Relocation support

Private health insurance

Performance bonuses

TradingView Premium subscription

Flexible hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of backend development experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in designing high-load, fault-tolerant systems.
• Strong knowledge of microservice architecture principles and API interactions.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Design high-load, fault-tolerant, and highly available systems.
• Work with DevOps to optimize CI/CD processes.

Skills

Backend development

Leadership

Microservice architecture

API interactions

Database optimization

Automated testing principles

DevOps

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Our mission: Make an impact

TradingView was founded with a mission to empower people to achieve success on their own terms. We're building a space where anyone can maximize their chances in the financial markets with the best tools and data at their fingertips. Our product portfolio includes best-in-class charts, versatile commercial libraries, a social network, and many more tools for retail and business audiences. Trusted by companies like Revolut, Binance, and CME Group — and loved by millions of individual traders.

We\'re now the world\'s largest financial analysis platform — with 100M+ users in 200+ countries (even Antarctica!). Every day, people from all over the world use TradingView for analysis, collaboration, and informed trading decisions. We foster a community-driven approach to financial education for everyone — from seasoned traders to eager beginners.

To keep building great things, we need great people. We’re looking for passionate individuals who care deeply about product quality and want to shape tools used by millions. At TradingView, we believe in ownership, transparency, and constant improvement. We value people who are proactive, collaborative, and driven to make an impact. If that\'s you — read on. 🚀

About your mission

About your mission! - Make an impact 🚀

We are looking for a leader responsible for developing and maintaining development processes, designing system architecture, creating and managing architectural documentation, and collaborating with Frontend, DevOps, and Monitoring teams. The main focus is on improving architectural solutions, ensuring high-quality development processes, and fostering effective collaboration with other tech teams.

How You’ll Drive Success

How You’ll Drive Success

Process Development and Management

• Define, implement, and oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes
• Create and enhance policies and guidelines for coding, reviewing, and testing practices
• Organize and manage automated testing (unit, integration, E2E)
• Collaborate with DevOps to optimize CI/CD processes

Architecture and Design

• Design high-load, fault-tolerant, and highly available systems
• Apply modern architectural approaches (microservices, event-driven)
• Ensure the scalability and performance of services
• Create, maintain, and update architectural documentation for both new and existing systems
• Conduct architectural reviews, technical audits, and implement best design practices

Collaboration with DevOps and Monitoring

• Work together to ensure infrastructure reliability and stability
• Integrate monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Develop disaster recovery (DR) and scaling strategies
• Provide visibility into performance and error metrics through monitoring systems

Coordination and Standardization

• Align development and architectural approaches across teams
• Participate in technical planning and management of long-term tech priorities
• Conduct regular technical reviews and architectural discussions

What makes you the perfect fit

What makes you the perfect fit

• 10+ years of backend development experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Proven experience in designing high-load, fault-tolerant systems
• Strong knowledge of microservice architecture principles and API interactions (REST, gRPC)
• Expertise in working with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and optimization
• Experience in developing and maintaining architectural documentation
• Solid understanding of automated testing principles and related tools
• Experience working with DevOps, cloud platforms, and Kubernetes
• Strong process management skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

It’ll also be an advantage if you have experience in:

• Finance experience or knowledge of Trading
• Knowledge of TradingView

Thrive in a space built for you

Thrive in a space built for you.

Work & Life

• Flexible hours
• Hybrid approach (office + remote, depending on team and location)
• Modern offices with local perks

Growth

• Global team of 500+ professionals from 40+ countries
• Continuous learning & mentorship
• Career development opportunities

Benefits

• Relocation support (visa, transportation, housing)
• Private health insurance
• Performance bonuses
• TradingView Premium subscription

Culture

• Annual team events
• Inclusive, diverse environment where everyone can thrive

Join our global team and explore our hubs around the world — London, New York, Málaga, Tbilisi, and Limassol — and find the perfect environment to grow your career. We embrace a hybrid approach — combining office collaboration with remote flexibility, depending on the team and location. Relocation support is available, and fully remote roles are clearly marked in the job description.

TradingView is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our success is driven by 500+ professionals from 40+ countries who speak nearly 20 languages.