Lead Software Engineer - Finance / FinTech

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.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Cloud Development:

• Utilize AWS services, including Lambda, DynamoDB, and cloud storage, for application development.
• Optimize applications for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Implement best practices in cloud security and infrastructure management.

API Development & Integration:

• Oversee the design, development, and management of RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless system integrations.
• Ensure APIs adhere to performance, scalability, and security standards.

Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD):

• Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines to enhance development efficiency.
• Optimize release workflows to improve delivery speed and reliability.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Promote industry best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

Scripting & Development:

• Utilize TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python to build robust, high-performance software solutions.
• Ensure cross-platform compatibility and performance optimization.

Collaboration & Communication:

• 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.