Job Description

Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking fintech company, is seeking a highly skilled

Lead Engineer

to join their growing team. As the business scales rapidly, they are looking for strong leaders to help drive and enable this growth. In this role, you will play a critical part in expanding and mentoring the Engineering team while delivering impactful end-to-end solutions that exceed customer expectations and align with the company's ambitious growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

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Architect, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using modern technologies, prioritizing high performance, security, and maintainability. Champion best practices related to code quality, testing, and deployment processes within the team. Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering technical excellence and a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Perform regular code reviews, ensuring delivery of high-quality and reliable solutions to the business. Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Analysts, QA Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders to drive projects forward. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges within a sophisticated system architecture. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, actively sharing knowledge to elevate the team's capability. Guide the full solution lifecycle -- from design documentation through to the technical delivery of features and products. Own the release process, leading the effort to ensure high-quality, well-coordinated deployments.
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Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in a similar senior or lead engineering role. Prior experience in fintech or financial services is advantageous.
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Technical & Leadership Skills:

Deep understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns. Proven experience with AWS and cloud-native development, including CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrated leadership in both technical delivery and team development, with a focus on driving business value. A passion for crafting clean, maintainable code and continuously refining your engineering craft. * A collaborative mindset -- you thrive in a team environment and actively foster strong partnerships.