Job Description
We are Fintel Connect. The only affiliate marketing platform and agency purpose-built for banking and fintech. We're on a mission to deliver leading growth marketing solutions to financial institutions and fintechs to better reach future customers and deliver the right products to the right audiences in a compliant and cost-effective way. Fintel is venture-backed and proudly serves 80+ leading financial brands like Royal Bank of Canada, Tangerine, Scotiabank, and Neo to name a few.
Who We're Looking For:
As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and maintenance of our backend systems. Leveraging your extensive experience in software engineering, you will contribute to the creation of robust, scalable, and high-performance backend solutions. Additionally, your leadership skills will be valued as you collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior developers.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science).
7+ years of experience with JavaScript (Node) - Bonus points for python. - 3+ years experience with MongoDB (Mongoose ORM) Infrastructure, RabbitMQ, Lambda Functions, and AWS services with a focus on security.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
- Experience working in agile development environments, with demonstrated effectiveness both independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools and the ability to analyze and report on data for business intelligence.
- Familiarity with data security compliance and policy enforcement.
- Experience in scripting and automation for various tasks, coupled with an understanding of DevSecOps principles.
What You'll Get To Do:
- Design and develop efficient, scalable, and maintainable backend systems using cutting-edge technologies and best practices. This includes leading backend redesign and rebuild initiatives, showcasing proficiency in JavaScript and React, and managing AWS services for optimal performance and robust security.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and deliver new features.
- Architect and implement seamless API integrations with external services and applications.
- Optimize backend code for enhanced performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, promote knowledge sharing, and elevate code quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production environments, utilizing Python for AI-related tasks, scripting, and automations.
- Stay abreast of emerging backend technologies and industry trends, incorporating them into our development process as appropriate.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers as needed, fostering their growth and development.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Actively participate in agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, estimation, and retrospective meetings.
- Apply DevSecOps principles to bolster system security and contribute to security-related initiatives and practices.
What we Offer:
- Competitive base salary
- A rapidly growing organization with opportunities for career advancement
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- 5 Paid personal days and three weeks paid vacation
- Paid volunteer hours
- Team events & activities
Why Join Fintel Connect?
- Career progression: We value personal and professional growth and offer various internal and external development training programs and opportunities for advancement.
- Health and wellbeing: We believe in work-life balance and offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits, sick/personal days, and three weeks annual paid vacation.
- Cultural environment: We foster a positive environment through team events, activities, and paid volunteer hours.
Fintel Connect is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about us, please visit our website https://www.fintelconnect.com/about-us