Tech Lead/Software Engineer III
Arlington, Virginia
100% Remote
Direct Hire
$150k - $190k
This established FinTech organization delivers transparent and flexible financing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, operating as both a direct lender and a marketplace platform. They are seeking a Tech Lead / Software Engineer III to architect and build scalable, cloud-native backend services within AWS (strong focus on Lambda and EC2). This role requires hands-on development in Java (required) along with Python or Node.js, with a strong emphasis on API integrations and microservices architecture. This is a full-time, fully remote leadership position.
This is a high-impact, hands-on lead role where you will guide a team of 3–5 engineers while actively coding in AWS. The ideal candidate brings deep AWS development expertise, strong architectural experience, and the ability to mentor engineers while building secure, scalable systems. This position offers technical ownership, leadership growth, and the opportunity to shape a cloud-first FinTech platform supporting businesses across the U.S.
Required Skills & Experience
· 5–7+ years of software development experience
· At least 1 year of experience in a technical lead capacity
· Extensive hands-on AWS development experience, specifically Lambda and EC2
· High proficiency coding in AWS cloud-native environments
· Strong proficiency in Java (required)
· Professional experience with Python OR Node.js
· Strong experience with API integrations and RESTful services
· Experience designing and developing scalable microservices architectures
· Experience with relational databases (MSSQL, MySQL)
· Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
· Must be a United States Citizen or Green Card holder
· No sponsorship available
Desired Skills & Experience
· AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Developer Associate)
· Experience with NoSQL databases
· Financial services or FinTech industry experience
· Experience enhancing cloud infrastructure performance and scalability
· CI/CD pipeline experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· 65% AWS Cloud Development (Lambda, EC2, ECS, S3)
· 20% Java / Spring Boot Microservices
· 10% Python or Node.js Services
· 5% Database & API Integrations
Daily Responsibilities
· 75% Hands-On Development & Architecture
· 15% Technical Leadership & Team Oversight (3–5 engineers)
· 10% Cross-Functional Collaboration
You will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud-native service development, including architectural design, implementation, deployment, and optimization. Responsibilities include writing production-level AWS code, defining architectural standards, conducting code reviews, mentoring engineers, and ensuring robust API integrations across internal and third-party systems. You will collaborate closely with product, QA, and operations teams to align engineering execution with business goals and regulatory requirements within the financial services domain.
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Vacation Time and Paid Sick Leave
· 401(k) with employer match
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Paid Parental Leave
· Company-Paid Disability Insurance
· Professional Development Opportunities
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. No sponsorship is available for this position.
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This is a high-impact, hands-on lead role where you will guide a team of 3–5 engineers while actively coding in AWS. The ideal candidate brings deep AWS development expertise, strong architectural experience, and the ability to mentor engineers while building secure, scalable systems. This position offers technical ownership, leadership growth, and the opportunity to shape a cloud-first FinTech platform supporting businesses across the U.S.
Required Skills & Experience
· 5–7+ years of software development experience
· At least 1 year of experience in a technical lead capacity
· Extensive hands-on AWS development experience, specifically Lambda and EC2
· High proficiency coding in AWS cloud-native environments
· Strong proficiency in Java (required)
· Professional experience with Python OR Node.js
· Strong experience with API integrations and RESTful services
· Experience designing and developing scalable microservices architectures
· Experience with relational databases (MSSQL, MySQL)
· Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
· Must be a United States Citizen or Green Card holder
· No sponsorship available
Desired Skills & Experience
· AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Developer Associate)
· Experience with NoSQL databases
· Financial services or FinTech industry experience
· Experience enhancing cloud infrastructure performance and scalability
· CI/CD pipeline experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· 65% AWS Cloud Development (Lambda, EC2, ECS, S3)
· 20% Java / Spring Boot Microservices
· 10% Python or Node.js Services
· 5% Database & API Integrations
Daily Responsibilities
· 75% Hands-On Development & Architecture
· 15% Technical Leadership & Team Oversight (3–5 engineers)
· 10% Cross-Functional Collaboration
You will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud-native service development, including architectural design, implementation, deployment, and optimization. Responsibilities include writing production-level AWS code, defining architectural standards, conducting code reviews, mentoring engineers, and ensuring robust API integrations across internal and third-party systems. You will collaborate closely with product, QA, and operations teams to align engineering execution with business goals and regulatory requirements within the financial services domain.
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Vacation Time and Paid Sick Leave
· 401(k) with employer match
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Paid Parental Leave
· Company-Paid Disability Insurance
· Professional Development Opportunities
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. No sponsorship is available for this position.
#LI-CCIO