Tech Lead/Software Engineer III

Skills

Job Specifications

This established FinTech organization delivers transparent and flexible financing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, operating as both a direct lender and a marketplace platform. They are seeking a Tech Lead / Software Engineer III to architect and build scalable, cloud-native backend services within AWS (strong focus on Lambda and EC2). This role requires hands-on development in Java (required) along with Python or Node.js, with a strong emphasis on API integrations and microservices architecture. This is a full-time, fully remote leadership position.

This is a high-impact, hands-on lead role where you will guide a team of 3–5 engineers while actively coding in AWS. The ideal candidate brings deep AWS development expertise, strong architectural experience, and the ability to mentor engineers while building secure, scalable systems. This position offers technical ownership, leadership growth, and the opportunity to shape a cloud-first FinTech platform supporting businesses across the U.S.

Required Skills & Experience

5–7+ years of software development experience
At least 1 year of experience in a technical lead capacity
Extensive hands-on AWS development experience, specifically Lambda and EC2
High proficiency coding in AWS cloud-native environments
Strong proficiency in Java (required)
Professional experience with Python OR Node.js
Strong experience with API integrations and RESTful services
Experience designing and developing scalable microservices architectures
Experience with relational databases (MSSQL, MySQL)
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
Must be a United States Citizen or Green Card holder
No sponsorship available

Desired Skills & Experience

AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Developer Associate)
Experience with NoSQL databases
Financial services or FinTech industry experience
Experience enhancing cloud infrastructure performance and scalability
CI/CD pipeline experience

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

65% AWS Cloud Development (Lambda, EC2, ECS, S3)
20% Java / Spring Boot Microservices
10% Python or Node.js Services
5% Database & API Integrations

Daily Responsibilities

75% Hands-On Development & Architecture
15% Technical Leadership & Team Oversight (3–5 engineers)
10% Cross-Functional Collaboration

You will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud-native service development, including architectural design, implementation, deployment, and optimization. Responsibilities include writing production-level AWS code, defining architectural standards, conducting code reviews, mentoring engineers, and ensuring robust API integrations across internal and third-party systems. You will collaborate closely with product, QA, and operations teams to align engineering execution with business goals and regulatory requirements within the financial services domain.

The Offer

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time and Paid Sick Leave
401(k) with employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Company-Paid Disability Insurance
Professional Development Opportunities

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Posted By: Cameron Culton

About the Company

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