Jobs at Strivo Labs

Role Overview

• The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for leading the technical design, development and delivery of fintech and financial systems projects delivered by Strivo Labs.
• This role combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership and system architecture oversight, ensuring that platforms are built to high standards of security, scalability and reliability.

The Lead Engineer will work closely with:

• Technical Product Managers
• Software engineers and DevOps teams
• Client technical teams
• External integration partners to deliver secure, high-performance financial technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Architecture & System Design:

• Design and oversee system architecture for fintech platforms and digital financial services systems
• Define best practices for backend development, APIs and platform infrastructure
• Ensure systems are built for scalability, resilience and high availability
• Guide architectural decisions around data models, system integrations and cloud infrastructure

Engineering Leadership:

• Lead and mentor software engineers across backend, frontend and platform development
• Establish engineering standards, coding practices and technical documentation
• Review code and ensure adherence to security and performance best practices
• Provide technical guidance to the development team during implementation

Platform Development:

• Lead the development of backend services, APIs and platform components
• Support the development of financial transaction systems, integration services and platform infrastructure
• Ensure secure handling of sensitive financial and customer data
• Support the implementation of authentication, encryption and security protocols

System Integrations:

• Design and oversee integrations with financial systems, payment infrastructure and third-party services
• Support integrations with banking systems, payment gateways and financial APIs
• Ensure reliable and secure communication between systems

DevOps & Infrastructure Collaboration

• Work closely with DevOps engineers to ensure robust infrastructure and deployment pipelines
• Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and system monitoring
• Ensure platform stability and operational readiness for production environments

Technical Delivery:

• Work with the Technical Product Manager to translate product requirements into technical implementation plans
• Estimate engineering timelines and guide development planning
• Identify technical risks and propose solutions
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and to a high technical standard

Required Skills & Experience
Engineering Experience

• 7+ years experience in software engineering
• Proven experience designing and delivering scalable backend systems
• Experience building API-driven platforms and distributed systems
• Experience leading engineering teams or acting as a senior technical lead.

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Role Overview

• We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Developer to join our engineering team in building high-performance embedded financial infrastructure.
• You will be responsible for architecting and implementing the "engine" behind a new digital lending and payment ecosystem.
• This role is perfect for someone who enjoys complex logic, API-first design, and building systems that handle high-volume financial transactions with "bank-grade" security.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Engine Development: Design and build robust, scalable back-end services using Java to power embedded financial products.
• Architecture: Lead the development of RESTful APIs that enable seamless integration between our platform, merchants, and third-party financial service providers.
• Financial Logic: Implement complex modules for settlement, automated reconciliation, and repayment tracking.
• System Integration: Integrate with identity verification services and payment gateways to ensure a secure and automated user lifecycle.
• Security & Scalability: Ensure the platform is designed for high availability, low latency, and full data encryption.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expert Java Knowledge: 5+ years of professional experience building enterprise-grade applications in Java.
• Fintech Experience: Prior experience in lending, digital wallets, or payment switch environments is highly preferred.
• Integration Expertise: Proven track record of working with complex 3rd party APIs and managing technical edge cases.
• Database & Security: Strong understanding of relational databases and modern security protocols (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
• Problem Solving: Ability to translate complex business rules into clean, maintainable technical specifications.

What Success Looks Like:

• First 3 Months: Successfully deliver the core API modules and integrate primary financial service providers.
• First 6 Months: Launch a stable sandbox environment for merchant testing and support the initial production pilot.