Kunai builds full-stack technology solutions for banks, credit and payment networks, infrastructure providers, and their customers. Together, we are changing the world’s relationship with financial services. At Kunai, we help our clients modernize, capitalize on emerging trends, and evolve their business for the coming decades by remaining tech-agnostic and human-centered.
We're partnering with a major financial institution to hire Lead Software Engineers who will contribute to the development and maintenance of business-critical data platforms. This role is ideal for a backend engineer with experience in both data engineering and software development.
As part of a high-impact team, you will work on scalable, data-driven applications and services that are essential to our client’s infrastructure. This role is based in New York City or McLean, VA in a hybrid work environment. Remote options may be available.
Key Responsibilities:- Design, build, and maintain robust backend services and data platforms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions
- Develop cloud-native applications and support real-time data processing pipelines
- Contribute to architecture discussions and best practices for DevOps and cloud environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 8+ years of professional experience in software development
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with production-level Python, Java, or Golang
- 3+ years of experience with React and NoSQL technologies in building scalable applications
- 3+ years of experience with AWS (Compute, Storage, Database, Serverless, Data Processing)
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines)
- Experience with serverless databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Aurora Serverless)
- Background in a hybrid Data & Software Engineering role
- Experience with Apache Spark, PySpark, Kafka
- Experience with GraphQL
Salary Range: $120,000 - $205,000 annually
- This range reflects the base salary that we reasonably expect to pay for Specialist Consultants. Actual compensation may vary depending on relevant factors, including experience, skills, location, and client project.
Our success over the past 20 years is rooted in our exceptional team, which thrives in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
We are proud to offer our employees a range of benefits, including competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements, all designed to help them thrive. As we continue to expand, we remain committed to cultivating an environment where people feel valued, have a voice, and are given the tools to grow—both personally and professionally—while pushing the boundaries of innovation in the fintech industry.
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What We Do
Kunai is a safe workplace for brilliant minds in the fields of software engineering & architecture, business development, recruiting and strategy. We specialize as an agency for fintech organizations ranging from unicorn startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our team of 120+ individuals is dispersed all around the world, which organically builds diversity into our culture's DNA. Our mission is to take care of our people so that together we can all do the best work of our lives.
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