Front-End and Back-End Engineer - Remote

Front-End and Back-End Engineer - Remote

Remote (LatAm)

Depending on experience

About LendAPI:

LendAPI is a leading fintech SaaS provider, delivering innovative lending solutions that empower financial institutions to streamline their processes, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Clients trust our cutting-edge platform to transform the way they offer financial services, and we are looking for a results-driven Software Engineer to help us expand our footprint in the market.

About the Role:

As a Software Engineer at LendAPI, you will take full ownership of our platform's architecture and development, shaping the technological foundation of our fintech solutions. You'll work on building secure, scalable, and resilient platforms while mentoring team members and driving innovation. This is a leadership role for experienced engineers passionate about developing high-performance systems for the banking and financial industries.

What You Will Do:

  • Platform Ownership: Lead the architecture, design, and development of LendAPI's platform, ensuring its scalability, security, and reliability.
  • Technical Leadership: Guide best practices in software engineering, mentor the development team, and drive high-quality code standards.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to deliver features that align with LendAPI's roadmap.
  • Integration Management: Lead integrations with major financial institutions and third-party providers, ensuring seamless data flows and user experiences.
  • Scalability & Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and optimize platform performance for high transaction volumes and data-intensive operations.
  • Security & Compliance: Ensure the platform adheres to financial regulations like PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and GDPR, and maintain robust security practices.
  • Innovation: Evaluate and implement new tools and frameworks to enhance platform capabilities and development efficiency.

About You:

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on fintech or large-scale financial platforms.
  • Expertise in Python (Django, Celery) and modern frontend frameworks (React preferred).
  • Proven success in building scalable systems capable of handling thousands of requests per second and large datasets.
  • Strong understanding of micro-services architecture, RESTful APIs, and database optimization (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and DevOps tools like Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset for long-term platform growth.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience mentoring engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • You've built applications that can deal with 3000 requests per second and billions of rows.
  • Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, etc.) are a plus.
  • Skilled in DevOps automation and containerization with Docker; familiarity with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning is a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with machine learning models, data analytics, and AI-driven insights for financial services.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities to shape the technological direction of a fast-growing fintech startup.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including remote options.
  • Work alongside a talented team in a collaborative and innovative environment.

How to Apply:

We want to hear from you if you are passionate about transforming the financial services industry and have the skills to drive impactful sales outcomes. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and achievements to info@lendapi.com.

LendAPI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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