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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in defining technical architecture and engineering direction, with a strong focus on building scalable distributed systems and optimizing performance. Proven ability to mentor engineers and collaborate across teams to drive strategic technology decisions in regulated environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Technical Architecture LeadershipDistributed Systems DesignMicroservices ExpertiseCloud Infrastructure ExperienceExceptional Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
JavaGoMicroservicesEvent-Driven ArchitectureReliability EngineeringObservabilityPerformance OptimizationQuery TuningDistributed SystemsSoftware Engineering
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationInfluencing Without Authority
Tools & Technologies
KafkaRedisGCPAWSRelational DatabasesNoSQL Databases
Industry Keywords
FintechHigh-Scale EnvironmentsRegulated Environments
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKafkaMicroservicesNoSQLRedisGo
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and drive long-term technical architecture and engineering direction across multiple teams
- Lead the design, development, and evolution of scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure distributed systems
- Review critical system designs and provide architectural guidance for high-impact initiatives
- Establish best practices in software design, system reliability, observability, security, and performance optimization
- Partner with Engineering Managers and technical leaders on complex cross-team engineering challenges
- Mentor senior engineers and grow technical capabilities across the engineering organization
- Identify technical risks, evaluate trade-offs, and drive strategic technology decisions aligned with business goals
- Lead technical investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvements for large-scale production systems
- Collaborate with Product, Platform, Infrastructure, Security, and Business teams
- Stay hands-on with implementation for critical architectural components and complex technical problems
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Extensive professional software engineering experience
- Proven track record of building large-scale distributed systems and leading technical architecture across multiple engineering domains
- Highly proficient in Java, Go, or other modern backend programming languages
- Strong expertise in microservices, event-driven architectures, cloud-native application design, reliability engineering, observability, and performance optimization
- Deep practical experience with Kafka, Redis, and relational/NoSQL databases with query tuning and optimization
- Experience designing and operating applications on GCP, AWS, and hybrid infrastructures
- Strong background in fintech or high-scale, highly regulated environments
- Exceptional communication skills to influence technical decisions without direct authority
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance Bonus - Get rewarded for the impact you make
- Private Insurance - Comprehensive health coverage for you
- Paid Time Off - Take the time you need to recharge and come back stronger
- Learning & Development - Company-sponsored training, courses, and professional certifications
- Hybrid Work Arrangement - Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and from the office
- Career Growth - Work closely with experienced leaders and take on meaningful ownership as we scale
- Employee Perks - Enjoy exclusive discounts, partnerships, and lifestyle perks
- Collaborative & High-Ownership Culture - Work with smart, driven people in cross-functional teams, take ownership, and make a meaningful impact for our users.