Kforce Inc
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$200,000.00/hr - $250,000.00/hr Responsibilities
Kforce has a client in Irvine, CA that is seeking a Director of Software Engineering. Summary: We're looking for a Senior-level Leader to join a fast-moving fintech team modernizing its infrastructure and building scalable, secure financial applications. This is a highly collaborative role where you'll lead an organization across backend services, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps initiatives. You'll work to evolve a robust microservices environment built primarily in Java on AWS. Responsibilities:
Lead a team to design, build, and maintain backend services in Java (Spring Boot) Lead a team to support a microservices-based architecture deployed on AWS Lead a team in the migration of infrastructure from AWS CDK to Terraform Lead and maintain secure coding practices and infrastructure standards Collaborate with frontend engineers working in React Improve CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions Contribute to security tooling (static/dynamic scans, configuration hardening) Maintain and evolve MySQL databases and service integrations Support team with code reviews, troubleshooting, and production readiness
Requirements
10+ years of experience leading backend engineering with Java and Spring Boot Python and Node.js Experience in fintech, payments, or card issuance Knowledge of React or experience collaborating with frontend engineers Exposure to static/dynamic security scanning tools Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (SQS, IAM, etc.) Experience with Terraform or CDK, and understanding of infrastructure-as-code best practices Familiarity with CI/CD tools, especially GitHub Actions Comfortable working in modern DevOps environments with automated testing and monitoring Experience with relational databases, particularly MySQL Security-aware mindset, with experience supporting secure code and infrastructure
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. Seniority level
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$200,000.00/hr - $250,000.00/hr Responsibilities
Kforce has a client in Irvine, CA that is seeking a Director of Software Engineering. Summary: We're looking for a Senior-level Leader to join a fast-moving fintech team modernizing its infrastructure and building scalable, secure financial applications. This is a highly collaborative role where you'll lead an organization across backend services, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps initiatives. You'll work to evolve a robust microservices environment built primarily in Java on AWS. Responsibilities:
Lead a team to design, build, and maintain backend services in Java (Spring Boot) Lead a team to support a microservices-based architecture deployed on AWS Lead a team in the migration of infrastructure from AWS CDK to Terraform Lead and maintain secure coding practices and infrastructure standards Collaborate with frontend engineers working in React Improve CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions Contribute to security tooling (static/dynamic scans, configuration hardening) Maintain and evolve MySQL databases and service integrations Support team with code reviews, troubleshooting, and production readiness
Requirements
10+ years of experience leading backend engineering with Java and Spring Boot Python and Node.js Experience in fintech, payments, or card issuance Knowledge of React or experience collaborating with frontend engineers Exposure to static/dynamic security scanning tools Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (SQS, IAM, etc.) Experience with Terraform or CDK, and understanding of infrastructure-as-code best practices Familiarity with CI/CD tools, especially GitHub Actions Comfortable working in modern DevOps environments with automated testing and monitoring Experience with relational databases, particularly MySQL Security-aware mindset, with experience supporting secure code and infrastructure
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
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