Software Engineer III

Lead is a fintech building banking infrastructure for embedded financial products and services, operating an FDIC-insured bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
$180,000 - $210,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
7+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Software Engineer III

Lead Bank is revolutionizing the fintech landscape by providing essential banking infrastructure for embedded financial products and services. As an FDIC-insured bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with additional offices in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and New York City, we're at the intersection of banking innovation and regulatory compliance.

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our technical team in designing and building large-scale backend systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of financial technology, where you'll be responsible for developing robust, scalable solutions that power the future of banking infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with expertise in Go and/or Java, and a strong background in cloud-native environments, preferably AWS. You'll be working on challenging projects that require both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be expected to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.

What makes this role unique is the opportunity to work on systems that directly impact the financial technology sector, combining technical innovation with regulatory compliance. You'll be part of a team that values both technical expertise and creative problem-solving, working in a hybrid environment that offers flexibility and work-life balance.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $180,000 to $210,000 for SF/Bay Area and NYC locations, plus equity opportunities. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k matching, paid parental leave, and a flexible vacation policy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a significant impact in the fintech space while working with a team of entrepreneurs and technologists who are shaping the future of banking infrastructure. If you're passionate about building large-scale systems, enjoy mentoring others, and want to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing company, this role could be perfect for you.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer III

  • Design, build and maintain large scale backend systems
  • Focus on performance, reliability and scalability
  • Work closely with product managers and key stakeholders
  • Implement new features addressing product goals and customer needs
  • Prioritize effectively
  • Develop systems from the ground up
  • Navigate ambiguous problem domains
  • Grow the team via mentorship and leadership

Requirements For Software Engineer III

Go
Java
  • 7+ years of experience and a proven track record of shipping successful projects
  • Passionate about building large scale systems in a cloud native environment (preferably AWS)
  • Strong command of at least one language (preferably Go and/or Java)
  • Experience in working on large scale systems
  • Developing and maintaining a high quality code base
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor junior engineers
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate/compromise
  • Curious, humble and open to learning

Benefits For Software Engineer III

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Competitive compensation with equity grants
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • FSA, HSA and HRA benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Paid holidays

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