Software Engineer II

Lead; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life benefits

401k Matching

Flexible vacation policy

Competitive equity grants based on experience

Job summary

Lead is seeking a Software Engineer II to develop and maintain large-scale backend systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in a cloud-native environment, a strong grasp of programming languages, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams. This role demands problem-solving skills and a passion for building high-quality systems. In return, Lead offers competitive compensation, including equity opportunities and extensive benefits, within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong command of languages, preferably Go and/or Java.
• Experience in a cloud-native environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain large scale backend systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders.
• Implement new features to meet product goals.

Skills

Cloud native environment

Strong command of at least one programming language

High quality code maintenance

Strong communication skills

Learning agility

Job description

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Lead is a fintech building banking infrastructure for embedded financial products and services. We operate an FDIC-insured bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Additionally, we have offices in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and New York City, where our technical, product, design, and legal teams operate.

We are built for a constantly evolving financial landscape, where new ventures and technological advancements emerge daily. Guided by a team of entrepreneurs and technologists with decades of experience navigating intricate banking and payments regulations, Lead blends regulatory and technological expertise to help our fintech partners scale their operations with compliance and creativity.

Simply put, Lead offers the essential attributes that every fintech seeks in a partner bank. First, unparalleled technical expertise from a distinguished team of developers with an extensive understanding of the banking and payments systems. Second, oversight expertise, automated compliance systems, and bespoke program management to navigate the ever-shifting regulatory landscape. Finally, a commitment to transparency and operational rigor to ensure everyone’s money does what it’s supposed to do.

Role Description

This candidate will build and maintain large scale backend systems with a focus on performance, reliability and scalability. They will work closely with product managers and key stakeholders across the company to implement new features that address both product goals and customer needs. Candidates can develop systems from the ground up, navigate ambiguous problem domains and have a consistent track record of high performance and delivery. Candidates are eager to learn and continuously seek opportunities to deepen their knowledge and expertise.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience and a proven track record of shipping successful projects
• You are passionate about building large scale systems in a cloud native environment (preferably AWS)
• You have a strong command of at least one language (preferably Go and/or Java)
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining a high quality code base, and consistently delivering challenging projects on schedule with high quality
• Ability to collaborate/compromise to get to the best, most efficient outcome
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders on the goals and deliverables
• You are curious, have humility and are open to learning
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Fintech experience is a plus
• Ability to perform in a fluid environment with high autonomy
  
  

What We Offer

• At Lead, we design our benefits to support company culture and principles , to foster an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to create the conditions for our team to give their best in both work and life
• Competitive compensation, including opportunities for equity grants, based on experience, geographic location, and role
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays
• A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth
• Lead Bank is proud to have an inclusive culture committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on geographical market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. These ranges may be modified in the future.
  
  

Zone 1: $150,000 - $175,000 (SF/Bay Area, NYC)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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