Software Developer - L5

About the Company

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the organization provides integrated risk management and compliance solutions to over 5,000 financial institutions nationwide. It operates within the financial services sector, addressing challenges related to risk, compliance, and operational efficiency. Recognized repeatedly for growth and workplace quality, the organization emphasizes innovation and expertise to strengthen the financial industry.

About the Role

The Software Developer - L5 serves as a technical leader and strategic contributor within the engineering organization. This role is responsible for guiding architectural decisions, leading complex technical initiatives, and shaping the technical direction of products. It involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring development staff to enhance the organization's technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions across multiple teams and products
• Lead by example in code quality, design patterns, and engineering best practices
• Mentor junior and mid-level talent, establishing technical standards and learning pathways
• Identify opportunities for system consolidation, optimization, and technical improvements
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to align business requirements with technical solutions
• Research and advocate for new technologies to improve competitive advantage and efficiency
• Establish and maintain coding standards, review processes, and quality metrics
• Lead initiatives to improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability
• Take ownership of complex problems spanning multiple systems or teams and drive resolution
• Participate in technical hiring, roadmap planning, and architectural reviews
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues
• Mentor senior engineers and contribute to engineering productivity improvements

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience with progression in technical leadership
• Expert proficiency in multiple programming languages including C#/.NET and JavaScript/TypeScript with modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture, microservices, and cloud-native design
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, including infrastructure as code, containerization, and orchestration
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database design and management
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices
• Strong background in API design, security, and systems integration
• Experience with performance optimization, scalability planning, and system monitoring
• Proven ability to lead technical projects from conception to delivery

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company-paid group life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Mental health benefits
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Aflac benefits including critical illness, cancer protection, and hospital choice
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match, eligible from day one
• Paid time off including responsible PTO plan, 11 paid holidays, and 2 paid volunteer days
• Community and social events