Description:

Bankjoy is a Y Combinator and Bessemer Venture Partner backed FinTech startup based in Toronto, Canada, focused on transforming community banks and credit unions into tech-driven, digital-first institutions.
The company offers modern digital banking products such as mobile banking, online banking, online account opening, loan origination, and conversational AI.
The role of Lead Software Engineer involves driving the technical direction, architecture, and execution of key initiatives while leading a team of engineers.
Responsibilities include acting as a technical leader, managing project milestones, tracking delivery progress, maintaining system quality, collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing coaching and mentorship, participating as a hands-on developer, and being part of the on-call rotation for production support.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 8+ years of experience with C# and .NET Core.
A minimum of 4+ years of experience with JavaScript/Typescript, HTML, and CSS is required.
Candidates must have at least 4+ years of experience with Angular or React.
Over 8 years of software development experience, particularly in enterprise platform architecture within the financial services or fintech sector, is necessary.
Proven experience as a Tech Lead or manager with a track record of successful project deliveries and scaling engineering teams is essential.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing financial transactions, payment processing, and permission management schemes is required.
Strong knowledge of security protocols and compliance requirements in the banking industry is necessary.
Experience with cloud technologies and DevOps practices is required.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide and inspire engineering teams are essential.
A B.Sc. or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.

Employees will work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Competitive compensation is offered.
Stock options are available at a well-funded startup.
The company provides 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees on base plans, with 50% coverage for families in the US and 100% coverage for families in Canada.
A 401(k) plan with 4% company matching is available for US employees.
Employees receive 3-5 weeks of PTO depending on tenure, along with 5 health days and 15 holidays.
There is an end-of-year shutdown and performance-based bonuses for both US and Canadian employees.
The company promotes a remote-first culture.