Tech Lead/Software Engineer III

As a Tech Lead/Software Engineer III at Kapitus, you will be responsible for leading a dynamic service development team with the design, development, and implementation of scalable and efficient cloud native services in alignment with Kapitus business goals. Your contributions will empower Kapitus to continue helping small business owners find lending options so they can make payroll during tough times, scale to meet market demands, and make large purchases to scale their operations. What you will do: Lead Service Development: Take ownership of the end-to-end service development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables within specified timelines. Architectural Design: Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to design scalable and resilient service architectures that meet business requirements while adhering to best practices and industry standards. Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, performance optimization, and maintainability. Implement robust testing strategies to uphold product quality. AWS Expertise: Utilize your extensive experience with AWS services to architect, deploy, and maintain cloud-based solutions, leveraging services such as ECS, S3, Lambda, and others as appropriate. Financial Industry Integration: Apply your understanding of financial industry requirements to tailor solutions that address integration needs and comply with regulatory standards. Build a deep understanding of our current infrastructure and identify improvements to keep Kapitus on the forefront of FinTech Agile Methodologies: Drive agile development practices within the team, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, to ensure efficient delivery and continuous improvement. Collaboration and Communication : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations, to ensure alignment of development efforts with overall business objectives. What we’re looking for: Bachelor or Master’s degree in computer science. Minimum of 6+ years of experience in software development as tech lead or senior/staff developer, with a focus on backend service development. Strong proficiency in AWS cloud services development and infrastructure management. Proficiency in microservices design and development using Java, Spring Boot, OpenAPI and Python. Experience with relational databases (MSSQL and MySQL) and NoSQL DB. Proven experience in designing and architecting scalable, high-performance systems. Experience in the financial industry is highly preferred. Experience with PHP is highly preferred. In-depth understanding of agile methodologies and experience leading agile teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. Kapitus Total Rewards Package Includes: Competitive Base SalaryRange of $117,800-$189,000 Kapitus is providing this as a good faith salary range to comply with applicable law. The applicant’s final salary will depend on a number of factors including the applicant’s geographic location, skills, and experience. Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 10% annually Health Insurance: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC), with various coverage levels available to meet the needs of our employees and their families. 100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance , ensuring our employees have comprehensive protection without any personal expense. Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha, providing additional security for our employees. Additionally, Colonial Accident and Hospitalization insurances are also available, offering further protection against unforeseen events. Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave, supporting our employees during important family milestones. LifeBalance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness. Additional benefits include: Pet and car insurance discounts. Financial services such as LegalShield. Relaxation and stress management tools, including a fully covered annual subscription to The Calm App. Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more, enriching your personal and family life. Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events. Transit Reimbursement: We also offer transit reimbursement for all work-related travel, supporting your involvement in career and personal development activities. Paid Time Off and Sick Time Retirement Benefits: Our 401K plan is managed through Fidelity, featuring a 25% match on employee contributions, helping you plan for a secure financial future. About Kapitus: Kapitus is one of the most reliable and respected names in small business financing. As both a direct lender and a marketplace built with a trusted network of lending partners, we can provide small businesses with the financing they need when, and how it is needed. We have spent our entire existence building a culture that makes us excited to come to work in the morning. Our company is fast paced, teammates need to be self-directed and have an internal motivation to do the right thing, even when the right thing takes a lot of hard work. We show our teammates our appreciation by offering great benefits, competitive pay and solid opportunity for growth. Company Mission: At Kapitus, our mission is to help small business owners grow their organizations by providing tailored, transparent, and ethical financing solutions. We invest in every business owner’s story and we are dedicated to building lasting relationships to champion their goals. We promise to keep the best interests of our clients at the center of the financing process by operating with transparency, fairness, and integrity. Consideration will be given to qualified remote candidates residing in states where Kapitus and/or one of its subsidiaries has an established physical presence.