Software Developer - L5

Ncontracts; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

HSA/FSA

Aflac benefits

Pet Insurance

Paid holidays

Mental Health benefits

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Ncontracts, headquartered in Nashville, seeks a Software Developer — L5 to lead architectural decisions and drive strategic initiatives within our engineering organization.

You will mentor junior and mid-level engineers while collaborating with product management, design, and leadership to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. This role demands hands-on coding, strong systems thinking, and a passion for quality.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development with leadership experience.
• Expert in C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks.
• Deep distributed systems and cloud-native design patterns.
• Experience with Azure or AWS, containers and orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions across teams.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and set technical standards.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with leadership, product, and design.
• Champion adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency.
• Establish coding standards and improve system reliability.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Strategic Mentorship

Systems Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Innovation Driver

Quality Guardian

Problem Ownership

Tools

Azure

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Ncontracts leads the industry in integrated risk management and compliance solutions, serving over 5,000 financial institutions nationwide. As an eight-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies honoree and consistent year-over-year recipient of "Best Places to Work" awards, we offer a thriving, work environment where career growth and life-work balance go hand in hand.

At Ncontracts, you'll join a team of industry experts dedicated to strengthening the financial services sector through innovation and thought leadership. We're seeking creative, collaborative, and self-driven professionals across all areas of our business - from developing cutting-edge solutions to sales, marketing, customer support, and beyond. Join us in our mission to make the financial industry stronger and more resilient, while advancing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment that values your unique skills and perspectives.

THE ROLE

Ncontracts is seeking a Software Developer -- L5 to serve as a technical leader and strategic contributor within our engineering organization. This role will be responsible for driving architectural decisions, leading complex technical initiatives, and shaping the technical direction of our products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering leadership, product management, and design while serving as a key technical mentor and decision-maker for development teams.

A Software Developer -- L5 at Ncontracts is expected to exhibit the following attributes:

• Technical Leadership: Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions across multiple teams and products. Lead by example in code quality, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Strategic Mentorship: Beyond individual mentoring, you'll be responsible for developing junior and mid-level talent across the organization, creating learning pathways, and establishing technical standards.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to see the big picture across multiple systems and products, identifying opportunities for consolidation, optimization, and strategic technical improvements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work effectively with executive leadership, product management, and external stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate technical constraints and opportunities.
• Innovation Driver: Research, evaluate, and champion adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies that can provide competitive advantages and improve organizational efficiency.
• Quality Guardian: Establish and maintain coding standards, review processes, and quality metrics across development teams. Drive initiatives to improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Problem Ownership: Take full ownership of complex, ambiguous problems that span multiple systems or teams, driving them to resolution with minimal oversight.

It is expected you will have the following:

• 7+ years of software development experience with demonstrated progression in technical leadership roles
• Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages including C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture, microservices, and cloud-native design patterns
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) including infrastructure as code, containerization, and orchestration
• Advanced knowledge of database design, optimization, and management across SQL and NoSQL systems
• Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and DevOps practices
• Strong background in API design, security implementations, and systems integration
• Experience with performance optimization, scalability planning, and system monitoring
• Track record of leading technical projects from conception to delivery

It is helpful for you to have at least some of the following:

• Experience in fintech, compliance, or heavily regulated industries
• Background in data engineering, analytics, or machine learning implementations
• Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (SOC 2, GDPR, etc.)
• Experience managing technical debt and legacy system modernization
• Background in technical writing, documentation, and knowledge sharing
• Experience with agile methodologies and team leadership
• Understanding of business strategy and ability to align technical decisions with business objectives

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

As an L5 developer, you will be expected to:

• Participate in technical hiring decisions and interview processes
• Contribute to engineering roadmap planning and technical strategy
• Lead architectural review processes and technical design discussions
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues
• Drive initiatives to improve engineering productivity and developer experience
• Mentor and develop other senior engineers within the organization

WE OFFER ALL REGULAR FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS:

• A fun, fast-paced work environment
• Responsible PTO Plan that meets or exceeds state and local medical and family leave laws
• 11 paid holidays
• Community and social events to keep you connected and engaged
• Mental Health Benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Aflac Benefits – Critical Illness, Cancer Protection, & Hospital Choice
• Pet Insurance
• 401 (k) with company match with eligibility on Day 1 of employment
• 2 Paid Volunteer Time Off Days
• And much more!

*Part-Time and Contractor positions are not eligible for company benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, and other employee benefit programs. Full-time temporary employees are eligible for certain group benefits after a waiting period; specific eligibility timing will be provided at the time of offer.

AAP/EEO Statement

Ncontracts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.