Technical Lead Engineer

Company 

Credit Genie is a mobile-first financial wellness platform designed to help individuals take control of their financial future. We leverage artificial intelligence to provide personalized insights and are building a financial ecosystem by offering tools and services that provide instant access to cash, and building credit. Our goal is to empower every customer to achieve long-term financial stability.

Founded in 2019 by Ed Harycki, former Swift Capital Founder (acquired by PayPal 2017). Backed by Khosla Ventures and led by industry pioneers from companies such as; PayPal, Square, and Cash App, we are well positioned to build the future of inclusive finance through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions.

Overview

As a Technical Lead on our Backend Engineering team, you will play a critical role in scaling our infrastructure and leading the development of new financial products. You will drive system architecture, guide engineering best practices, and collaborate closely with product, design, and data teams. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who is ready to lead by example, mentor others, and shape the future of financial technology at Credit Genie.

What You'll Do

• Lead by example by owning backend systems end-to-end, from architecture through deployment, and championing clean, scalable, secure, and maintainable code.

• Drive technical direction by making foundational architectural decisions and ensuring engineering excellence through best practices.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, mobile engineers, and data scientists to deliver impactful, customer-focused features.

• Provide technical mentorship to engineers, fostering professional growth and building a high-performing, inclusive team culture.

• Lead the design and development of greenfield projects, setting a strong foundation for future platform capabilities.

• Uphold high standards for testing, monitoring, observability, and DevOps workflows to ensure system reliability and developer productivity.

• Build systems with security and regulatory compliance in mind, ensuring robust data protection and privacy.

Requirements

• 7 to 10+ years of backend software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or senior individual contributor role.

• Strong background in building and scaling distributed, high-availability backend systems.

• Proficient in system design, data modeling, and API development.

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects across multiple teams and disciplines.

• Passionate about mentoring, engineering excellence, and team collaboration.

• Comfortable working in a high-growth, dynamic startup environment with evolving priorities.

• Deep understanding of secure coding practices, privacy standards, and scalable architecture.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with products related to lending, credit cards, payments, or other financial services.

• Familiarity with mobile app ecosystems and financial technology

Benefits and Perks

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive offering of benefits and perks that promote better financial, mental, and physical wellness.

We believe working alongside each other in person is the best way to build a great product and foster a strong company culture. Our expectation is that employees are in the office five days a week, allowing for optimal collaboration, inclusivity, and productivity. At the same time, we understand that life happens and recognize the importance of flexibility. We are committed to supporting our employees when circumstances arise that require remote work or adjusted schedules. Our goal is to ensure everyone can effectively balance personal and professional responsibilities while maintaining our collaborative and productive environment.

Here are some highlights of our benefits and perks offerings, feel free to ask your recruiting partner for more details on our comprehensive offering for employees.

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents on your first day of employment. 

• Monthly fitness reimbursement up to $100 or a full membership to LifeTime Fitness

• 401(k) with a 2.5% match and immediate vesting 

• Meal program for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Life and accidental insurance

• Flexible PTO

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation and rewards package at Credit Genie. You may also be eligible to participate in the bonus and equity programs. You will also have access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, short & long term disability insurance, life insurance, and flexible PTO along with many other benefits and perks.

Credit Genie is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer where we welcome and celebrate differences. We are committed to providing a workspace that is safe and inclusive, where everyone feels supported, connected, and inspired to do their best work. If you require any accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please inform us of your needs when we contact you to schedule an interview.