Staff Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Fintech): Steers architectural initiatives and mentors engineers to produce scalable, reliable software for financial services with an accent on robust craftsmanship and maintainability. Focus on system-wide design, incident management, and technology modernization.

Location: Must be based in the Bethesda, MD region

Company

Our client builds platforms that enable secure, scalable financial operations in the financial software space.

What you will do

• Champion system-wide design across multiple services to ensure reliability, security, and performance.
• Provide hands-on leadership, encouraging best practices in code quality, testing, and operational readiness.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable technical plans and realistic timelines in partnership with product management.
• Lead incident management, root cause analyses, and iterative improvements to bolster platform resilience.
• Shape technology direction and drive modernization aligned with corporate priorities.
• Collaborate with data engineers to formulate data models, pipelines, and analytics capabilities.

Requirements

• 12+ years of software development experience with deep expertise in scalable, enterprise-grade architecture.
• Proven success delivering large-scale initiatives in regulated financial services or similar environments.
• Proficiency in modern languages (e.g., Java, C#, Go, Python) and architectural patterns (microservices, event-driven, streaming).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and end-to-end CI/CD.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities with a track record of mentoring high-performing teams.
• Analytical problem-solver capable of navigating regulatory and security requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Market-competitive base pay complemented by a full benefits package (health, dental, vision, and more).
• 401(k) with employer match and comprehensive retirement planning options.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave provisions.
• Investment in professional development, including tuition assistance and certifications.
• Flexible work arrangements within policy boundaries.
• Culture emphasizes craftsmanship, collaboration, and client-focused delivery, underpinned by continuous learning and iteration.