Lead Software Engineer at Architus

Compensation

€8,000/mo

Setup: Remote - Lithuania, Hybrid
Type: Full-time
Level: Lead
Posted: May 21, 2026

Description

Architus is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join a leading UK energy company expanding its technology presence in Lithuania. This role involves shaping the technical direction of products and platforms, focusing on API-first services, distributed systems, and cloud-native infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead technical design, make architectural decisions, and ensure engineering excellence within a fintech domain.

Required Skills

TypeScript
Node.js
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
AWS
Kubernetes
Terraform
CI/CD
distributed systems
API-driven architectures
cloud-native applications
software engineering best practices
Agile product teams
stakeholder management

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Extensive experience in backend software engineering, with a strong focus on distributed systems and API-driven architectures.
Strong expertise in TypeScript and Node.js.
Proven experience leading technical design initiatives and making architectural decisions within complex software environments.
Experience designing, building, and operating scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native applications.
Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and data modelling best practices.
Hands-on experience with AWS and modern cloud-native services.
Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, observability, reliability, and operational excellence.
Experience working within Agile product teams.
A commercial mindset and passion for delivering exceptional customer outcomes.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across distributed teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging technologies.
Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
Experience supporting large-scale, customer-facing platforms.
Previous experience working within regulated industries such as Energy or Fintech.