Remote Lead Software Engineer - Fintech

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Bonus potential

Professional development budget

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our fintech team in a fully remote role. You will architect, develop, and deploy scalable, high-performance backend systems and mentor a growing engineering squad.

You will collaborate with product partners to define roadmaps, ensure security and reliability, and drive CI/CD adoption while championing code quality. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience and strong leadership in cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Expertise in one or more backend languages (Java, Python, Go, C#) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and database technologies (SQL/NoSQL).
• Proven experience building and maintaining secure, high-throughput financial applications.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend systems using modern microservices architectures.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers to define technical requirements and roadmaps for new features and products.
• Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of all software solutions deployed.
• Champion code quality, automated testing, and CI/CD practices within the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Skills

Backend languages

Leadership

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CI/CD tooling

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Software Engineer to join their innovative Fintech team, operating entirely remotely. This role is central to architecting, developing, and deploying scalable, high-performance software solutions that power cutting-edge financial products and services. You will lead a talented team of engineers, mentor junior developers, and collaborate closely with product management and stakeholders to deliver robust and secure applications. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background in software development, strong leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovation in the rapidly evolving financial technology landscape , working autonomously from any location.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable and resilient backend systems using modern microservices architectures.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers to define technical requirements and roadmaps for new features and products.
• Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of all software solutions deployed.
• Champion code quality, automated testing, and CI/CD practices within the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Expertise in one or more backend languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C#) and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and database technologies (SQL/NoSQL).
• Proven experience in building and maintaining secure, high-throughput financial applications.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant bonus potential tied to individual and company performance.
• Generous allowance for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Fully remote work environment providing ultimate flexibility and work-life integration.
• Opportunity to shape the future of Fintech through impactful technology solutions.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team culture focused on innovation and excellence.