Principal Software Engineer
A Principal Software Engineer at a FinTech startup architects and builds SaaS risk-assessment tools using Go, Python, React, and TypeScript. Day to day they lead and mentor the engineering team, shape technical strategy with executives, and ensure systems are scalable and regulatorily compliant.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of software development experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven expertise in Golang, Python, React, and TypeScript, or similar languages
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native development
- Experience delivering complex software projects in a corporate environment, preferably in FinTech or a related industry
- Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring engineering teams to deliver product roadmaps
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have
- Strong background in financial systems, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance within the financial or similar sectors
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a history of driving strategic initiatives and influencing product direction
Full description
We're a cutting-edge FinTech startup revolutionizing the financial world with our advanced SaaS tools. Our mission is to transform risk assessment in financial decision-making, making it smarter, faster, and more efficient for institutions globally.
Who We're Looking For:
A visionary Principal Engineer who's ready to lead the charge in software innovation within the FinTech space. We're seeking a seasoned expert who's not just looking for a job, but is passionate about shaping the future of finance through scalable and innovative technology. If you're a thought leader with a proven track record in system architecture, have a deep understanding of financial systems, and get excited by building cutting-edge solutions, youmight be the game-changer we're looking for!
The Role:
● Architect and build cutting-edge software solutions using Go (Golang), Python, React, and TypeScript.
● Collaborate with C-level executives, product leaders, and the head of engineering to define our technical strategy and roadmap.
● Ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and compliant with industry regulations.
● Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team through the process of implementing end-to-end solutions.
● Drive continuous improvement initiatives to keep us at the forefront of technology in FinTech.
Skills & Experience:
● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
● 10+ years of experience in software development with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
● Proven expertise in Golang, Python, React, and TypeScript, or similar languages, with a solid understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native development.
● Experience delivering complex software projects in a corporate environment, preferably in FinTech or a related industry.
● Strong background in financial systems, risk assessment, and ensuring regulatory compliance within the financial or similar sectors a plus.
● Exceptional leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring engineering teams to successfully deliver on product roadmaps.
● Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
● Entrepreneurial mindset with a history of driving strategic initiatives and influencing product development and direction.
If you're ready to lead the software revolution in FinTech, make a significant impact, and shape the future of financial technology, we want to hear from you. We value diversity of thought and background, and we're excited to welcome a visionary leader to our team. Let's redefine the ntersection of technology and finance together!🚀💡