Lead Software Engineer

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Base pay range

$185,000.00/yr - $215,000.00/yr

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Lead Software Engineer

FinTech

Hybrid – New York, NY

$185,000 - $215,000 + Equity

We are partnered with a fast-scaling FinTech company developing a groundbreaking investment platform that enables users to discover and mirror high-performing trading strategies in real time. Backed by top-tier investors, they are solving complex technical challenges to support rapid user growth and platform scalability.

The Role:

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing and scaling the systems that power this next-generation platform. This role offers significant ownership, exposure to greenfield architecture, and the opportunity to help shape the product during a high-impact phase of growth. Responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining scalable backend microservices using Python and Go
• Designing event-driven systems and workflows leveraging Kafka and SQS
• Managing and evolving infrastructure in AWS with Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Driving backend reliability, performance, and observability as the platform scales
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, product-driven environment

Requirements:

• Strong experience in backend engineering, particularly with distributed systems and microservice architectures
• Hands-on proficiency with AWS, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and experience with tools like Kafka or SQS
• Experience developing in Python or Go in production environments
• Proven ability to thrive in high-growth, startup environments and contribute to 0→1 product development
• Background in financial services, crypto, or brokerage platforms is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and a strong sense of ownership
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred

The Benefits:

Base salary of $185,000 - $215,000 plus equity. Full benefits include health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

How to Apply:

Please express your interest by submitting your resume via the Apply link on this page.

Key Words:

Software Engineering, Python, Go, AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Microservices, FinTech, Event-Driven Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scaling Systems

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Engineering Services and Financial Services

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