Lead Software Engineer - Backend

• Innovative Environment: At FinBox, we foster a culture of creativity and experimentation, encouraging our team to push the boundaries of whats possible in fintech.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly impact the lives of millions, helping to provide fair and accessible credit to individuals and businesses alike.
• Growth Opportunities: We are a Series B funded startup and have ample opportunities for growth, professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive team of experts who are passionate about making a difference and supporting one another.

• Creative Thinkers: If your brain is always bubbling with out-of-the-box ideas and wild solutions, you're our kind of person. We love disruptors who challenge the norm and bring fresh perspectives to the table.
• Customer Heroes: Our customers are our champions, and we need heroes who can understand their needs, deliver magical experiences, and go above and beyond to keep them happy.
• Team Players: We believe in the power of we. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value different viewpoints, and enjoy being part of a spirited, supportive team, you'll fit right in.

How you'll Contribute:

• Architect and drive technical strategy for building scalable, secure, and high-performance services that power our fintech platform.
• Take full ownership of critical systems design, develop, deploy, and maintain APIs and core components.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers , setting best practices in coding, architecture, testing, and DevOps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, product, and leadership) to define the technical roadmap and execute it efficiently.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and security , ensuring a robust CI/CD, testing, and automation framework.
• Champion engineering excellence by driving innovation, reviewing code, and advocating for best practices in development and infrastructure.

• Expertise in backend development with atleast 5+ years of experience in Golang.
• Good understanding of system architecture, scalability, and distributed systems .
• Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, system design).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of Big Data pipelines, PostgreSQL, caching mechanisms, and event-driven architecture .
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps tools (GitLab, Jenkins, etc).
• Proven ability to drive technical decision-making, mentor engineers, and influence product direction .
• Excellent problem-solving skills, a growth mindset, and strong communication abilities