Principal Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer (Fintech): Assessing technical feasibility of business requirements and designing scalable secure solutions for digital banking integrations with an accent on enterprise architecture, API design, and systems integration. Focus on driving technical shifts, optimizing implementations, and bridging business needs with technical execution.

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid). Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available.

Company

Leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs.

What you will do

• Assess technical feasibility and propose optimal scalable solutions for customer integrations.
• Design architectures for seamless integration of enterprise applications, APIs, and third-party services.
• Lead large technical shifts and modernize existing solutions through re-architecture.
• Act as technical advisor to executives, product managers, and teams, translating requirements into specifications.
• Mentor development teams and foster innovation in software practices.
• Write code to extend platform capabilities, incorporating AI and automation trends.

Requirements

• Fluent written and oral English communication.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; no sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science; 15+ years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in C# and SQL; expert web development.
• Strong API design, cloud architectures, security, design principles, full SDLC, service-oriented architecture.
• Agile experience; availability for on-call and flexible hours.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work opportunities and flexible time off.
• Career development, mentoring, internal mobility, and leadership programs.
• Competitive health insurance, paid parental leave, wellness benefits.
• Employee recognition programs like “Circle of Awesomeness” and peer awards.
• Community volunteering, philanthropy, and fun events like Dodgeball for Charity.