Novo
Fintech
TechnicalLead
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“Technical Lead at Novo. Skills: Full-stack development, System architecture, Technical leadership. Own full-stack initiatives end to end. Define technical strategy”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years software engineering experience, Full-stack expertise, Expert-level JavaScript proficiency, Expert-level TypeScript proficiency, React.js experience, Node.js backend experience, Golang backend experience, Deep SQL experience, Deep NoSQL experience, Deep in-memory databases experience, Schema design experience, Performance tuning experience, RESTful APIs design experience, GraphQL APIs design experience, Microservices architecture experience, Modular monolith architecture experience, Hands-on cloud platforms experience, CI/CD pipelines experience, Infrastructure automation experience, DevOps practices experience, Docker proficiency, Kubernetes proficiency, Event-driven systems experience, Message queues experience, System design understanding, Scalability understanding, Early-stage products trade-offs understanding, Excellent problem-solving skills, Comfort working with ambiguity, Comfort working with minimal direction, Clear communication skills, Effective communication skills, Translating business needs into technical execution, System migrations experience, Platform evolution experience
Nice to Have
Willingness to own production infrastructure directly
What You'll Do.
Own full-stack initiatives end to end
Define technical strategy
Execute technical roadmap
Design scalable systems
Build scalable systems
Design secure systems
Design reliable systems
Build reliable systems
Lead development independently
Make architecture decisions
Make technology decisions
Write high-impact code
Review high-impact code
Identify complex technical problems
Solve complex technical problems
Establish engineering best practices
Establish coding standards
Establish startup processes
Drive performance improvements
Drive scalability improvements
Drive reliability improvements
Drive security improvements
Own production readiness
Own incident response
Author technical documentation
Author architecture decisions
Evaluate build vs. buy
Lead system migrations
Lead system refactors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Product; Collaborate with Design; Collaborate with Business stakeholders
Communication Scope
Technical documentation; Architecture decisions
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
ABOUT US Small businesses are the backbone of the US economy, comprising almost half of the GDP and the private workforce. Yet, big banks don’t provide the access, assistance and modern tools that owners need to successfully grow their business. We started Novo to challenge the status quo—we’re on a mission to increase the GDP of the modern entrepreneur by creating the go-to banking platform for small businesses (SMBs). Novo is flipping the script of the banking world, and we’re excited to lead the small business banking revolution. At Novo, we’re here to help entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and SMBs achieve their financial goals by empowering them with an operating system that makes business banking as easy as iOS. We developed modern bank accounts and tools to help to save time and increase cash flow. Our unique product integrations enable easy access to tracking payments, transferring money internationally, managing business transactions and more. We’ve made a big impact in a short amount of time, helping thousands of organizations access powerfully simple business banking. Why Novo? - Novo is a rapidly growing series B fintech startup with a mission-driven team that’s passionate about helping every small business in America - Positive, inclusive, supportive culture cheering you on your journey - We work with very new technologies and architecture patterns - We provide learning and development budgets to help you grow and bond with your team - Offices in NYC and India. ROLE SUMMARY: We’re looking for a hands-on Lead Engineer who can own and drive large technical initiatives end to end. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in startup environments, is comfortable working with high autonomy, and can take an idea from a vague business problem all the way to a scalable, production-grade system. You will act as the technical owner for key initiatives—setting direction, making architecture decisions, writing critical code, and ensuring successful delivery w
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