Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid model with 3 days in-office / 2 days remote)

About Tech Innovations Inc.

Tech Innovations Inc. is a leading disruptor in the FinTech space, committed to building the next generation of secure, intuitive, and high-performance financial platforms. We pride ourselves on a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and impactful contributions. Our mission is to empower individuals and businesses with cutting-edge technology that simplifies their financial lives. Join our diverse and dynamic team as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our core engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions that power our flagship products. You will contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from initial concept to production and maintenance, while mentoring junior engineers and championing best engineering practices. This is a unique chance to work on challenging problems, influence technical direction, and contribute to a product used by millions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Development: Architect, design, develop, and deploy complex software features and systems, ensuring high quality, scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Technical Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Code Quality & Standards: Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code. Actively participate in thorough code reviews and advocate for best coding practices.
• Architectural Contribution: Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements, evaluate solutions, and contribute to significant architectural decisions.
• Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and production incidents across various distributed systems.
• Process Improvement: Advocate for and implement software development best practices, including Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and robust monitoring.
• Innovation & Research: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and security best practices, evaluating and integrating new tools and approaches as appropriate to enhance our platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional Background: 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a significant track record of delivering high-quality, scalable software.
• Programming Expertise: Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or C++. Experience with microservices frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Flask, Gin).
• System Design: Proven experience in designing, building, and operating scalable, fault-tolerant, and distributed systems, preferably within a cloud environment.
• Database Knowledge: Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis).
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges independently and collaboratively.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the FinTech industry or with highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the tech community.
• Familiarity with security best practices and secure coding principles.

What We Offer

At Tech Innovations Inc., we believe in supporting our employees’ growth, well-being, and work-life harmony. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to empower you both professionally and personally:

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package coupled with equity/stock options.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including FSA/HSA options.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and flexible work arrangements (hybrid/remote options where applicable).
• Professional Development: Dedicated budget for continuous learning, including training programs, certifications, conferences, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative Environment: A vibrant, inclusive, and challenging work environment where your ideas are valued, and innovation thrives.
• Additional Perks: 401(k) matching, commuter benefits, wellness programs, catered meals, and team-building events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tech Innovations Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

How to Apply

If you are a driven, innovative, and experienced Senior Software Engineer looking to make a significant impact on groundbreaking financial technology, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for our team through our careers page:

Apply Here!