Lead Full Stack Developer (Industry Experience)
About Us
At Axcera, we are at the forefront of developing innovative solutions in the fintech sector. As our Lead Full Stack Developer, you'll take ownership of our technical direction while staying close to the code. You'll guide a growing team of engineers, drive architectural decisions, and champion the use of AI across our entire development workflow.
Key Responsibilities
To succeed in this role, you are comfortable navigating a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities evolve quickly. You take a proactive approach to problem-solving, enjoy finding smarter and more efficient ways of working through AI and automation, and consistently deliver high-quality results with speed and precision. Technical leadership: Own architecture decisions across React, Next.js, and Node.js, setting the technical standard for the team. Team mentorship: Coach engineers through reviews, pairing, and direct guidance, raising the bar across the board. AI-driven development: Champion AI tools to accelerate delivery, enhance code quality, and build smarter features. ML integration: Lead integration of machine learning capabilities into product features, particularly within trading and fintech contexts. Cloud infrastructure: Architect and operate scalable, reliable systems on AWS, built to perform under real market conditions. Stakeholder alignment: Translate business goals into technical roadmaps and communicate progress clearly across the organisation. Skills & Qualifications Experience: 7+ years in full-stack development, with at least 2 years in a lead or principal engineering role. Leadership: Proven ability to mentor, grow, and inspire a team of developers in a fast-paced environment. Backend-Oriented: While capable across the full stack, you are primarily a backend engineer at heart and have extensive experience building scalable backend systems and architecture. Frontend: Expert-level proficiency in React, Next.js, and modern frontend patterns. Backend: Deep command of Node.js, RESTful APIs, and scalable backend architecture. Cloud: Hands-on experience architecting and managing infrastructure on AWS or equivalent platforms. AI tooling: Actively uses AI-powered tools to boost personal and team output, and instils this mindset in others. ML integration: Background implementing AI/ML-driven features, particularly in fintech or trading applications. Trading Industry Experience: Previous experience working within trading, Forex, CFDs, capital markets, or other financial trading environments is required. Trading Knowledge: Strong understanding of trading systems, market infrastructure, order execution flows, risk management, and financial products. Professional Attributes Servant leader: Puts the team's growth at the centre of every decision. Clear communicator: Articulates complex trade-offs to both technical and business audiences. AI-forward mindset: Sees AI as a force multiplier, for yourself, your team, and the product. Agile & Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and can pivot quickly when requirements change. Ownership mindset: Accountable for outcomes from first line of code to production release. Why Axcera? At Axcera, we offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact fintech solutions that drive real change. As a Lead Full Stack Developer, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of Forex trading technologies, while continuing to grow professionally through exposure to advanced tools and methodologies.