Lead Software Engineer, Testimonials

FMG

. Own the Testimonials platform end to end, including architecture, code quality, infrastructure, and production reliability .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on Kubernetes deployment, production reliability, and compliance standards such as SOC 2. Proven ability to lead teams, manage architectural decisions, and integrate products within regulated financial services.

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Kubernetes DeploymentSOC 2 ComplianceTeam LeadershipAI-Assisted DevelopmentProduction Reliability

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringCode QualityArchitectural Decision MakingOperational DocumentationDeployment TroubleshootingIntegration of ProductsCompliance-Aware FeaturesCI/CDInfrastructure-as-CodeObservability

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationComfort with AmbiguityMentorship

Tools & Technologies

DataDogCloudWatchKubernetesAI Development Tooling

Certifications & Qualifications

SOC 2ISO 27001

Industry Keywords

Wealth ManagementInsuranceRegulated Financial ServicesContent Moderation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Kubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Testimonials platform end to end, including architecture, code quality, infrastructure, and production reliability
Operate and evolve the Kubernetes-based deployment, including scaling, observability, cost, and release processes
Make and document architectural decisions
Maintain and improve operational documentation
Run day-to-day delivery for the Testimonials team through scoping, sequencing, and shipping against the product roadmap
Partner with Product on roadmap tradeoffs, technical feasibility, and release planning
Set engineering standards through code review, design review, and mentorship
Lead a small team of engineers and grow their technical range and ownership
Own the engineering workstream for SOC 2 compliance, including access management, audit evidence, change control, and secure development practices
Partner with InfoSec and Compliance on controls for a regulated-industry product
Build compliance-aware features
Lead integration of Testimonials with the broader FMG platform, including shared identity, data, and adjacent business systems
Partner with FMG's AI Architecture function to bring agentic and AI-assisted capabilities into the Testimonials experience
Adopt AI-native development tooling and standards and contribute effective practices back to the small team
Report to the SVP of Engineering and partner closely with Testimonials product leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of software engineering experience, including senior or lead technical ownership of a production SaaS product
Strong hands-on experience running services on Kubernetes, including deployment, observability, and troubleshooting in production
Demonstrated ownership of a codebase end to end
Experience leading a small team or workstream: setting standards, reviewing work, and developing other engineers
Comfortable partnering directly with Product on roadmap and tradeoffs, and communicating clearly with non-technical stakeholders
Track record of shipping reliably in a small-team environment where you own more than one discipline
Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting scope in a fast-moving environment
Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or an equivalent compliance certification preferred
Background in wealth management, insurance, or other regulated financial services software preferred
Experience integrating an acquired product into a larger platform preferred
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted or agentic development tooling preferred
Experience with review, reputation, or content-moderation products preferred
Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and observability tooling such as DataDog or CloudWatch preferred
Must reside in one of the listed states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid holiday schedule, including a full week off for the Winter Holiday Shutdown
Paid vacation, sick days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
Medical with $0 co-pay
Telehealth plan
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company-paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
Company-paid Short & Long Term Disability coverage
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Matching 401(k) with immediate full vesting
On Demand Pay with same-day deposit
Internet reimbursement
Gym reimbursement
Work computer equipment provided
Private and secure workspace
Fun in-person and virtual employee events
FMG swag