Lead Software Engineer

About the Role

Join Neo Financial on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As a high-growth fintech leader since 2019, we are looking for a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive technical excellence and shape the next generation of financial products.

Main Missions

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical growth.
• Define and implement engineering standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and resilient software.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers to translate business requirements into robust technical architectures.
• Optimize Agile methodologies and development workflows to enhance team velocity and product delivery.
• Drive the recruitment process to attract and onboard top-tier engineering talent.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience (minimum 2 years) in a leadership role such as Tech Lead or Engineering Manager.
• Hands-on engineer with deep expertise in coding, system design, and software architecture.
• Strong trackability in managing team performance and professional development.
• Expertise in building highly scalable and resilient distributed systems.
• Excellent communicator capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Advanced Software Engineering & System Design
• Agile Methodologies & Scrum
• Team Leadership & People Management
• Performance Management
• Scalable Architecture & Resilience

What We Offer

• A dynamic and fast-paced fintech environment.
• Competitive short-term and long-term incentive programs.
• Relocation support for the right candidate.