Principal Financial Services Engineer (Fully Remote)

Financial Expertise: Significant experience designing and scaling payment systems, billing platforms, ledgers, banking integrations, or fintech infrastructure.

Backend Development: Deep expertise in Python and Django, with the ability to design and maintain complex backend services.

Frontend Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of JavaScript and React in modern web applications.

Payments Knowledge: Hands-on experience working with ACH, card payments, payment processors, and financial APIs.

Database Design: Expertise with PostgreSQL and designing systems that support reconciliation, auditability, and financial accuracy.

Cloud Architecture: Proven experience building distributed, fault-tolerant systems on AWS with strong reliability and scalability practices.

Security & Compliance: Understanding of financial security requirements, data protection, and compliance considerations for financial systems.

Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence engineering strategy, mentor senior engineers, and drive cross-functional alignment.

AI Product Thinking: Strong judgment regarding where AI can create meaningful value within financial services and customer experiences.

Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex financial, technical, and regulatory requirements into clear direction for technical and business stakeholders.