Tech Lead/Software Engineer III - Job ID: 498

About the position

As a Tech Lead/Software Engineer III at Kapitus, you will be responsible for leading a dynamic service development team with the design, development, and implementation of scalable and efficient cloud native services in alignment with Kapitus business goals. Your contributions will empower Kapitus to continue helping small business owners find lending options so they can make payroll during tough times, scale to meet market demands, and make large purchases to scale their operations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the end-to-end service development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables within specified timelines.
• Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to design scalable and resilient service architectures that meet business requirements while adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, performance optimization, and maintainability. Implement robust testing strategies to uphold product quality.
• Utilize your extensive experience with AWS services to architect, deploy, and maintain cloud-based solutions, leveraging services such as ECS, S3, Lambda, and others as appropriate.
• Apply your understanding of financial industry requirements to tailor solutions that address integration needs and comply with regulatory standards.
• Build a deep understanding of our current infrastructure and identify improvements to keep Kapitus on the forefront of FinTech.
• Drive agile development practices within the team, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, to ensure efficient delivery and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations, to ensure alignment of development efforts with overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in software development as tech lead or senior/staff developer, with a focus on backend service development.
• Strong proficiency in AWS cloud services development and infrastructure management.
• Proficiency in microservices design and development using Java, Spring Boot, OpenAPI and Python.
• Experience with relational databases (MSSQL and MySQL) and NoSQL DB.
• Proven experience in designing and architecting scalable, high-performance systems.
• Experience in the financial industry is highly preferred.
• Experience with PHP is highly preferred.
• In-depth understanding of agile methodologies and experience leading agile teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary Range of $117,800-$189,000.
• Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 10% annually.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare.
• 100% Company Paid Insurances for basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance options for supplemental life insurance and enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
• LifeBalance Program offering discounts on outdoor activities, arts, health, and fitness.
• Plum Benefits Discount Program for exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually.
• Transit Reimbursement for all work-related travel.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time.
• 401K plan with a 25% match on employee contributions.