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Senior Lead Software Engineer

Haystack
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
We're working with a leading financial institution that's at the forefront of leveraging technology to innovate and meet customer needs. This company empowers millions of Americans to achieve financial well-being through cutting-edge solutions.

The Role

  • Lead diverse technology projects and a team of developers
  • Develop solutions using distributed microservices and full stack systems
  • Collaborate with product managers to deliver robust cloud-based solutions
  • Mentor other engineers and contribute to tech communities
  • Experiment with and learn new technologies

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 6 years of experience in software engineering
  • At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Proficiency in programming languages like JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, SQL, Python, Go
  • Experience with Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases
  • Familiarity with Container Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and AWS tools

What's On Offer

  • Opportunity to drive major technological transformations
  • Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and inclusive environment
  • Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits
  • Chance to impact millions of customers

Apply via Haystack today!

Salary : $209,000 - $238,500

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