Front-End and Back-End Engineer - Remote

LendAPI; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Remote options

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

LendAPI is seeking a Front-End and Back-End Engineer to own the platform’s architecture remotely. You will guide design, ensure security and performance, and mentor the team in a fintech SaaS environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in software engineering, strong Python (Django, Celery) and React skills, and a track record of scalable, compliant systems for high-volume data and transactions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in fintech or large-scale platforms.
• Expertise in Python (Django, Celery) and modern frontend (React).
• Experience building scalable systems handling thousands of requests per second.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, RESTful APIs, and database optimization (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Experience with AWS and DevOps tooling (Docker, Terraform, CI/CD).
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Platform Ownership: lead architecture, design, and development for scalable, secure systems.
• Technical Leadership: set code standards and mentor the team.
• Collaboration: work with product, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to deliver features.
• Integration Management: drive integrations with financial institutions and providers.
• Scalability & Optimization: identify bottlenecks and optimize performance under high load.
• Security & Compliance: ensure PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GDPR adherence and best practices.
• Innovation: evaluate new tools and frameworks to enhance capabilities.

Skills

Python

Frontend frameworks

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

System design

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Django

Celery

React

AWS

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

PostgreSQL

MySQL

PCI-DSS compliance

SOC 2 compliance

GDPR compliance

Job description

Front-End and Back-End Engineer - Remote

Remote

Depending on experience

Oct 9, 2026

About LendAPI:

LendAPI is a leading fintech SaaS provider, delivering modular, high-throughput lending infrastructure that enables financial institutions to automate decisioning, streamline workflows, and scale seamlessly. Clients trust our robust platform to power their core financial services, and we are looking for a hands-on Software Engineer to help architect, scale, and evolve our core systems.

About the Role:

As a Software Engineer at LendAPI, you will take full ownership of our platform’s architecture and development, shaping the technological foundation of our fintech solutions. You’ll work on building secure, scalable, and resilient platforms while mentoring team members and driving innovation. This is a leadership role for experienced engineers passionate about developing high-performance systems for the banking and financial industries.

What You Will Do:

Platform Ownership: Lead the architecture, design, and development of LendAPI’s platform, ensuring its scalability, security, and reliability.

Technical Leadership: Guide best practices in software engineering, mentor the development team, and drive high-quality code standards.

Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to deliver features that align with LendAPI’s roadmap.

Integration Management: Lead integrations with major financial institutions and third-party providers, ensuring seamless data flows and user experiences.

Scalability & Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and optimize platform performance for high transaction volumes and data-intensive operations.

Security & Compliance: Ensure the platform adheres to financial regulations like PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and GDPR, and maintain robust security practices.

Innovation: Evaluate and implement new tools and frameworks to enhance platform capabilities and development efficiency.

About You:

5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on fintech or large-scale financial platforms.

Expertise in Python (Django, Celery) and modern frontend frameworks (React preferred).

Proven success in building scalable systems capable of handling thousands of requests per second and large datasets.

Strong understanding of micro-services architecture, RESTful APIs, and database optimization (PostgreSQL, MySQL).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and DevOps tools like Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.

In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance frameworks.

Exceptional problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset for long-term platform growth.

Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience mentoring engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

You’ve built applications that can deal with 3000 requests per second and billions of rows.

Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, etc.) are a plus.

Skilled in DevOps automation and containerization with Docker; familiarity with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning is a strong plus.

Familiarity with machine learning models, data analytics, and AI-driven insights for financial services.

Competitive salary with comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.

Opportunities to shape the technological direction of a fast-growing fintech startup.

Flexible working arrangements, including remote options.

Work alongside a talented team in a collaborative and innovative environment.

LendAPI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.