Lead Engineer - Full Stack

Kunai; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Toronto is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead a talented team in developing a credit card decisioning platform. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in back-end web development, strong proficiency in Java, and extensive experience in cloud environments. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance customer experience and drive innovation in the fintech industry.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in back-end web development.
• 5+ years of experience developing with Java.
• 3+ years of experience working in a cloud environment.
• Proven experience mentoring and leading software development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define platform features.
• Design and develop scalable back-end services using Java.
• Ensure best practices in software development.
• Contribute to architectural design and decision-making processes.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Back-end web development

Java development

Cloud environments

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Job description

Kunai builds full-stack technology solutions for banks, credit and payment networks, infrastructure providers, and their customers. Together, we are changing the world’s relationship with financial services. At Kunai, we help our clients modernize, capitalize on emerging trends, and evolve their business for the coming decades by remaining tech-agnostic and human-centered.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team of talented engineers working on a credit card decisioning platform. You'll deliver high-quality, scalable, and robust solutions that enhance the experience of existing cardholders. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement features that offer improved credit terms and rewards, ensuring our platform remains at the forefront of innovation in the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality back-end solutions for our credit card decisioning platform.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and implement platform features that improve customer experience.
• Design and develop scalable, secure, and efficient back-end services using Java and cloud technologies.
• Ensure best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration.
• Contribute to the architectural design and decision-making processes for the platform.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to keep our platform competitive and innovative.

Must Have:

• 5+ years of experience in back-end web development.
• 5+ years of experience developing with Java.
• 3+ years of experience working in a cloud environment.
• Proven experience mentoring and leading software development teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with AWS and its services.

Our success over the past 20 years is rooted in our exceptional team, which thrives in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. We are proud to offer our employees a range of benefits, including competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements, all designed to help them thrive. As we continue to expand, we remain committed to cultivating an environment where people feel valued, have a voice, and are given the tools to grow—both personally and professionally—while pushing the boundaries of innovation in the fintech industry.

Minimum Degree Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, in lieu of a degree, demonstrating in addition to the minimum years of experience required for the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in technology for each missing year of college is required