Lead Software Engineer - Finance / FinTech
12 days ago
Woodbridge
Job Description 2Bridge has been engaged in the search for multiple full-time, direct-hire Lead Full Stack Software engineers with a background in Python, React, and Typescript on AWS with our financial client located near Colonia, NJ. They offer a comprehensive package that includes a base, bonus, 401k, PTO, medical, dental, vision, and other benefits! Software Engineering Lead Are you ready to step into a Technical Lead role in a rapidly evolving technical environment? Our client is investing significantly in technology and expanding their software engineering organization. This is an opportunity to join an established and well-known firm and build innovative engineering solutions. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: • Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable software solutions using Python, React, AWS, and modern scripting languages., • Make strategic architecture decisions to enhance scalability, performance, and maintainability., • Utilize AWS services, including Lambda, DynamoDB, and cloud storage, for application development., • Optimize applications for performance, security, and cost-efficiency., • Oversee the design, development, and management of RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless system integrations., • Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines to enhance development efficiency., • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence., • Utilize TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python to build robust, high-performance software solutions., • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Business Solution Engineers, QA, and stakeholders., • Clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field., • 10+ years of experience in software engineering and system architecture., • 10+ years building Financial or Portfolio Management, Trading, Risk, or other complex financial or SaaS applications., • Expertise in Python and React for building modern, responsive web applications., • Strong experience with AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, and Redshift., • Deep understanding of API design and management (WSO2, REST, GraphQL)., • Advanced proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python., • Experience with SQL development and optimization., • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies for project delivery., • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like BitBucket, Docker, and Terraform., • Strong leadership experience in mentoring teams and guiding junior developers., • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities., • Preferred: Cloud certifications and industry expertise in fintech, wealth management, or enterprise SaaS.