Senior Software Engineer

Senior software engineer leading the development of scalable, reliable financial platforms for variable compensation. The role requires 6+ years of experience, strong Java or Python skills, distributed-systems expertise, and the ability to lead technical decisions and mentor engineers.

About the job

Responsibilities

Engineer and maintain innovative, customer-centric, high-performance, secure, and robust solutions.
Tackle complex engineering challenges and develop scalable solutions.
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements, make architectural decisions, and deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.
Review code, features, technology, architecture, and designs; drive standards for code quality and testing.
Mentor and guide junior engineers while fostering technical excellence, best practices, and continuous learning.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, architecture diagrams, and test plans.
Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in fintech.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
6+ years of professional software development experience.
Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or similar programming languages.
Experience designing and developing scalable distributed systems or SaaS platforms.
Ability to navigate large, complex codebases and independently drive solutions for ambiguous or evolving requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to Have

Experience with Python, Django, MongoDB, and AWS.
Experience working in a high-performance organization, preferably a technology startup.
Experience integrating AI-assisted workflows such as Claude or Cursor into daily development.