Lead Software Engineer

Overview

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable backend systems and APIs in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with development standards and business objectives.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence within the team.
• Contribute to frontend development using React, enhancing platform integrations and user experience.
• Ensure system reliability, addressing technical challenges proactively and maintaining high performance.
• Work in a remote setup, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation.
• Engage in a dynamic environment focused on financial accuracy and developer productivity.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Serve as the technical lead, owning architecture decisions and driving cross-team collaboration.
• Develop and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Python, Django, and Go.
• Identify and resolve technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and reliability issues.
• Mentor team members, providing guidance and encouraging professional development.
• Enhance frontend development using React, focusing on seamless integrations and tools.
• Ensure system dependability and document processes for scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align engineering efforts with strategic business goals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering roles.
• Proficiency in Python, Django, Go, and React development.
• Strong understanding of databases, RESTful API design, and asynchronous architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, and automated testing strategies.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, distributed systems, and observability tools preferred.
• Background in trading, fintech, or related domains is advantageous.