Remote Lead Software Engineer - FinTech Platform

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Remote; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Stock options

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Software Engineer for a cutting-edge FinTech trading platform. You will architect, design, and drive delivery across a distributed team of engineers, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability.

You will guide technical strategy, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into scalable solutions in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive software development experience.
• At least 2 years in technical leadership or lead engineer role.
• Experience architecting and building complex distributed systems.
• Mastery of modern languages: Java, Python, Go, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of scalable FinTech platform services.
• Architect robust software solutions using modern design patterns and technologies.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Drive best practices in coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the platform.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and tools to improve development processes and product capabilities.
• Ensure the security and compliance of the platform with relevant financial regulations.
• Contribute to technical strategy discussions and roadmap planning.

Skills

Distributed systems

Leadership

Mentoring

Java

Python

Go

C++

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

SQL/NoSQL

Financial tech

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative FinTech company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the development of their core trading platform. This is a fully remote position, perfect for a seasoned engineer who thrives in a distributed environment and possesses exceptional leadership qualities. You will be responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions. Your expertise will guide a talented team of engineers, foster best practices, and ensure the delivery of cutting-edge financial technology. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of modern software development principles, experience with complex systems, and a passion for building secure and efficient financial applications. You will play a critical role in defining the technical roadmap and driving the success of key platform initiatives. We are looking for a technical leader who can inspire a team, mentor junior engineers, and make significant contributions to our technological vision. This is a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on a rapidly growing FinTech leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-availability FinTech platform services.
• Architect robust and efficient software solutions using modern design patterns and technologies.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Drive best practices in coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the platform.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and tools to improve development processes and product capabilities.
• Ensure the security and compliance of the platform with relevant financial regulations.
• Contribute to technical strategy discussions and roadmap planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive software development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.
• Proven experience in architecting and building complex, scalable distributed systems.
• Expertise in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and messaging queues.
• Familiarity with financial markets, trading systems, or FinTech applications is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote, and agile development environment.

Benefits

• Lead the technical vision for a groundbreaking FinTech platform.
• Highly competitive salary and significant performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous stock options and retirement savings plan.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and attending industry events.
• Work with a talented and passionate team of engineers and FinTech experts.
• Impactful role in shaping the future of financial technology.