Senior Lead Software Engineer

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
What We're All About :
Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients. At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our "Circle of Awesomeness" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
Job Description
Q2 is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Software Architect who is passionate about building software on a SaaS platform.
Our team delivers online banking web and mobile software consisting of high-quality technology solutions that enable financial institutions and their customers to securely communicate and transact anytime and anywhere via online banking, mobile banking, and voice banking.
In this role, you will be part of Q2 Digital Banking Engineering team that is responsible for planning, defining and delivering the overarching technology to the satisfaction of our amazing clients.
At Q2 we understand, respect, and appreciates different people, ideas, and culture. We approach every challenge and new idea with a spirit of endless possibility. We work hard but believe in keeping Q2 fun, relaxed, casual, and highly creative. Come join us in our mission to build stronger and more diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions.
Responsibilities

• Define and document the Software architecture for new and existing products, including system architecture, data architecture, and application architecture.
• Work with engineers to design and implement technical solutions, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Writing high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code, often with a focus on solving complex technical challenges.
• Leading or actively participating in code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
• Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks, and optimizing code and systems for improved speed and efficiency.
• Maintaining comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture, code comments, and documentation to assist in understanding and maintaining the software.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, such as product managers, designers, and quality assurance, to deliver software products that meet business requirements.
• Ensuring that software is developed with security best practices in mind, addressing vulnerabilities, and protecting user data.
• Effectively communicating technical concepts and project status to non-technical stakeholders.

Experience and Knowledge

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in (relevant degree) and a minimum of 10 years of related experience;
• Web development experience (HTML5, Angular JS/React JS/Vue JS)
• Experience in development, including proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python, Go ) and scripting. Database expertise, particularly in SQL.
• Working knowledge on Aurora PostgreSQL and Snowflake is an added advantage
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD and pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, such as AWS as well as containerization and HashiCorp tools like Nomad and Terraform.
• Strong experience debugging complex web applications issues through code review and detailed logs
• Excellent communication and teaming skills especially with highly technical team members

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This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs - "You Earned it"

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How We Give Back to the Community:
You can learn more about our Q2 Spark Program, Q2 Philanthropy fund, and our employee volunteering programs on our Q2 Community page . Q2 supports dozens of wide-reaching organizations, such as the African American Leadership Institute , and The Trevor Project , promoting diversity and success in leadership and technology. Other deserving beneficiaries include Resource Center helping LGBTQ communities, JDRF , and Homes for our Troops , a group helping veterans rebuild their lives with specially adapted homes.
At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.