Lead Engineer

Gen

New York City, New York, USA
Base: $200,000 to $220,000; bonus/equity: not spec...
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Scala or other jvm language development
Service-oriented architecture and restful api design
Postgresql experience
** Gen is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and deliver large-scale backend software systems for its financial products marketplace. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with JVM languages, and possess strong collaborative and problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive compensation and flexible working options, including remote work opportunities. **

Job Summary

  • Gen is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through trusted consumer brands, delivering award-winning cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection, and financial wellness solutions to nearly 500 million users.
  • The Lead Engineer will own the technical design and delivery of large-scale, high impact backend software systems, define and contribute to an internal software platform, and make critical contributions to long-term architectural strategy.
  • The role offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 to $220,000, comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match and unlimited paid time off, and flexibility with six weeks of 'Work from Elsewhere' annually.

Matching Summary

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** Gen is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and deliver large-scale backend software systems for its financial products marketplace. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with JVM languages, and possess strong collaborative and problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive compensation and flexible working options, including remote work opportunities. **

Salary

Base: $200,000 to $220,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 401(k) match, health insurance options, disability coverage, life insurance, unlimited paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Scala or other JVM language development
  • Service-oriented architecture and RESTful API design
  • PostgreSQL experience
  • AWS product and tools
  • Kafka or equivalent event-streaming tools
  • Datadog or equivalent monitoring tools

Nice-to-have

  • Leveraging AI as a teammate
  • Scrappy and relentlessly customer driven
  • Healthy debate and experimentation
  • Continuous learning and growth
  • Collaboration and mutual respect
  • Proactive problem-solver
  • Relentlessly curious

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 6+ years of experience in software engineering
  • 1+ years of proven success in senior engineering roles
  • Demonstrated success collaborating across functions
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Work Rights

Eligible for required US Government authorizations

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