Lead Engineer - Software

Lead Engineer – Software

Minimum B.S. / M.S. Computer Science or related discipline from accredited college or University
At least 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering backend applications with Node.JS, TypeScript, JavaScript, Restful APIs, and related backend frameworks
At least 5 years of experience building internet facing applications
At least 5 years of experience with known Cloud and/or OpenShift, preferably AWS
Proficient in following concepts: object-oriented programming, software engineering techniques, quality engineering, parallel programming, databases, etc.
Proficient in building and consuming RESTful APIs
Proficient in managing multiple tasks and consistently meet established timelines
Experience integrating APIs with front-end and/or mobile-specific frameworks
Strong collaboration skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Perform complex application programming activities with an emphasis on backend systems development: Node.JS, TypeScript, JavaScript, RESTful APIs and more
Lead the definition of system architecture and detailed solution design that are scalable and extensible
Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and other engineers on different permutations to find the best solution possible
Own the quality of code and do your own testing. Automate feature testing and contribute UI testing framework
Become a subject matter expert for our mobile applications backend and middleware
Deliver amazing solutions to production that knock everyone’s socks off
Mentor junior developers on the team
Aid technical team as needed
Assist in interviewing and building out technical team
Suggest improvements to optimize delivery

Financial Services experience and Credit Card experience a big plus.
Demonstrable knowledge of native coding background in iOS, Android, Web applications.
Experience developing and deploying applications within Kubernetes based containers
Experience in Agile and SCRUM development techniques