Position Details

Salary $197K – $225K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience lead

Exp. Years At least 4 years (professional); At least 1 year cloud computing

Education Bachelor's Degree

Category Software Engineering

About this role

Lead Software Engineer (Back End - Card Tech) will lead a portfolio of projects and a team to build distributed microservices and cloud-based solutions for card technology. The role requires strong backend engineering skills across Java, Python, SQL and containerized platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) on AWS.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers
Collaborate with digital product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions
Utilize Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala with RDBMS/NoSQL databases
Use Docker and Kubernetes container orchestration and AWS tools/services
Mentor engineers and contribute by coding or evaluating code

Technical Overview

This position focuses on leading distributed microservices and full stack systems to meet regulatory requirements using cloud-based solutions. The tech stack includes Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, Scala, Open Source RDBMS, NoSQL databases, and container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes on Amazon Web Services (AWS), with cloud experience also covering Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a Lead Software Engineer for back-end Card Tech with 4+ years of professional software engineering experience and at least 1 year of cloud computing experience across AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. They have hands-on experience with distributed microservices, Java/Python/SQL and modern container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, and they can lead teams while mentoring engineers.

Must-Have Skills

At least 4 years of professional software engineering experienceAt least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud)Bachelor's DegreeJavaScalaPythonGoor Node.js (7+ preferredbut core stack listed under responsibilities/tools)

Nice-to-Have Skills

7+ years of experience in at least one of the following: JavaScalaPythonGoor Node.js2+ years of experience with AWSGCPAzureor another cloud service4+ years of experience in open source frameworks1+ years of people management experience2+ years of experience in Agile practicesMaster's Degree

Tools & Platforms

DockerKubernetesAmazon Web ServicesAWS tools and servicesMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databasesSQL

Required Skills

JavaPythonSQLNodeGoScaladistributed microservicesfull stack systemscloud computingAWSAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databasesDockerKubernetescontainer orchestrationAgile practicespeople managementmentoringregulatory needs

Hard Skills

distributed microservicesfull stack systemscloud-based solutionsregulatory needsJavaPythonSQLNodeGoScalaOpen Source RDBMSNoSQL databasesContainer Orchestration services including Docker and KubernetesDockerKubernetesAWS tools and servicescloud computingAgile practicespeople management

Soft Skills

lead a portfolio of diverse technology projectslead a team of developerscollaborate with digital product managersmentoring other members of the engineering communityexperimental learning and keeping up with tech trendsinclusivecollaborativeiterative delivery environmentcode or evaluate code

Industry & Role

Industry Banking

Job Function Lead back-end software engineering for card technology platforms in the cloud

Role Subtype Backend Engineer

Tech Domains Amazon Web Services, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, SQL / PostgreSQL, Python, Java

Clearance & Visa

Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Bachelor's Degree required, At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience required, At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) required, No work authorization sponsorship available (must be authorized to work)

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