Instnt is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our team of innovators and engineers. This role reports directly to the VP, Engineering and works closely with DevOps, Product Design, QA and Data Science. The Lead Software Engineer is instrumental in the building and maintenance of Instnt’s product focused on the Instnt’s API and backend services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, code, and troubleshoot new features, while debugging as necessary.
Write clean code to develop functional APIs and backend services.
Act as a mentor to fellow Engineers, review code, sharing knowledge and contributing to the team’s continued growth and improvement.
Working closely with other engineering teams, Data Scientists, Customer success teams and vendors to resolve engineering issues on a timely manner
Keep current with technology and developments within the financial technology space.

Technical Skills Required:

Agile SDLC
Python
Django
SQL
AWS serverless stack - API gateway, lambda, cloudwatch, Cloudformation
Deep understanding of Serverless architecture (AWS Lambda)
Container orchestration, docker, kubernetes, AWS ECS, EKS and Fargate
Clear grasp and implementation knowledge of software qualities like security, simplicity, maintainability, traceability, extensibility, scalability, availability
Authentication and authorization
Sound understand of CI/CD process, Python Django dependency management using Poetry
Good experience in logging and debugging production APIs/services using Python., log management, log analytics
Good experience in microservices and event driven architecture
Understanding and experience in api performance tuning, linting, profiling
Experience in TDD, writing unit tests and functional review of the QA test cases

Technical Skills Nice to Have:

Knowledge on blockchain, Self sovereign identity / decentralized Identity, Hyperledger Aries

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

Minimum of 6 year’s experience in a related position
BA in a relevant discipline
Ability to create architecture/design specifications from requirement
Ability to define agile stories, breaking down the high-level product features
Proven work experience as a Backend Developer
Excellent analytical and time management skills
Experience working in a start-up organization is preferred but not required
Teamwork skills with a problem-solving attitude

Instnt values our employees and wants you to be healthy and happy! As an employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits and perks including:

Culture that values empathy, kindness, teamwork, humor, and direct honesty
Generous Equity Package
Full Remote
Unlimited PTO
Competitive company paid Maternity / Paternity Leave Policy
Comprehensive Healthcare plan (medical, dental, & vision)
Supplemental Ancillary Benefits
Employee Events

Salary: $135k-$155k (Salary depends upon several factors, including the applicant’s prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location)

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/H/V

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Lead Software Engineer