Lead Platform Engineer — AI‑Powered Lending

LendKey Technologies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Stock options

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive the evolution of their lending platform. This hands-on leadership role involves solving complex technical issues, mentoring engineers, and leading a cross-functional team. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in software engineering and be comfortable in a technical leadership capacity. The role offers a base salary ranging from $180,000 to $225,000 depending on experience, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on community impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a full-stack or backend engineer.
• Prior experience as a Tech Lead or senior contributor.
• Experience leading developers and QA.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable applications.
• Lead a cross-functional team and technical execution.
• Mentor and coach engineers on modern development practices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Curiosity and adaptability

Technical confidence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

CI/CD practices

API-first architecture

DevSecOps practices

Job description

A financial technology company is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive the evolution of their lending platform. This hands-on leadership role involves solving complex technical issues, mentoring engineers, and leading a cross-functional team. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in software engineering and be comfortable in a technical leadership capacity. The role offers a base salary ranging from $180,000 to $225,000 depending on experience, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on community impact.