About the Role:
Are you passionate about technology and innovationWe re on the lookout for a hands-on, visionary
Principal Engineer
to lead the charge in shaping and accelerating the development of our cutting-edge Finance/FinTech product. This is your chance to be the tech mastermind behind a product that s redefining the financial landscape. We need someone with a solid technical foundation in Python, Django, and databases, plus a knack for machine learning, DevOps, and CI/CD. If you re excited to own the technical roadmap, drive innovation, and deliver a product that s robust, scalable, and secure, we want to hear from you!
You ll work closely with the executive team to turn our ambitious vision into reality while mentoring and empowering a talented development team to reach new heights.
1. Lead the Technology Vision:
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Craft and execute a tech strategy that aligns with our business goals and scales to deliver world-class FinTech solutions.
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Drive innovation by embedding machine learning models into our product, enabling features like predictive analytics and personalized recommendations.
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Ensure our technology stack is modern, secure, and built to last.
2. Innovate with AI and Machine Learning:
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Design and deploy machine learning models for impactful use cases like fraud detection and credit scoring.
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Stay ahead of the AI/ML curve, bringing cutting-edge solutions to the table.
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Work closely with data scientists to transform business challenges into smart, data-driven solutions.
3. Build Great Products the Agile Way:
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Collaborate with product teams to deliver intuitive, data-driven user experiences.
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Champion Agile methodologies, keeping the team focused, productive, and innovative.
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Prioritize backlogs and ensure everyone is clear on their goals and deliverables.
4. Inspire and Lead the Team:
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Build and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and data scientists who thrive on collaboration and innovation.
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Foster a culture of growth, learning, and shared success.
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Guide team members on their career paths and celebrate their achievements.
5. Nail DevOps and Deployment:
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Implement rock-solid CI/CD pipelines for seamless development and deployment.
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Optimize our cloud infrastructure for speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
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Proactively monitor production systems to keep things running smoothly.
6. Be the Tech Voice for Stakeholders:
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Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on all things tech.
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Represent the company in investor meetings, client discussions, and industry events, showcasing our tech excellence.
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5-7 years in a technology leadership role, preferably in Finance or FinTech startups.
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Hands-on expertise in Python, Django, databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, and cloud platforms.
Machine Learning Mastery:
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Proven experience deploying ML models in real-world scenarios.
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Familiarity with tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
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Practical applications in predictive analytics, risk modeling, or other financial use cases.
Agile and Beyond:
Tech Savvy:
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Advanced skills in CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable system architecture.
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Knowledge of microservices and automated infrastructure management.
Problem-Solving Superpowers:
Leadership and Collaboration:
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Familiarity with financial systems, payment gateways, or regulatory compliance.
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Advanced DevOps practices and experience scaling products in a fast-paced environment.
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Knowledge of product lifecycle management in the FinTech space.