Senior Software Engineer III

Coastal • Madison, MS

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About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer III plays a critical role in shaping and scaling our technical foundations. They will combine strong technical judgment with people-first management to empower engineers, deliver reliable systems, and create long-term value for the business.
They are responsible for guiding a high-performing engineering team, fostering professional growth, and ensuring that technical outcomes align with both immediate product needs and the bank’s broader strategic goals. The Engineering Manager partners closely with product, analytics, and business stakeholders to prioritize work, remove blockers, and continuously improve how the team delivers.
Success in this role means developing talent, maintaining high standards of execution, and ensuring that our technology not only meets today’s needs but positions the bank to serve fintech partners with excellence in the future.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including ownership of complex systems in production.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (Node.js/TypeScript preferred; functional programming experience a plus).
• Strong experience with cloud-native platforms (Microsoft Azure preferred; AWS/GCP also valuable) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, scalable system design, and distributed systems.
• Experience in regulated industries such as fintech, banking, or healthcare, with strong awareness of security and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make pragmatic, risk-aware technical decisions.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate across product, analytics, compliance, and business functions
• Leadership qualities with demonstrated success mentoring engineers and guiding technical initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years software development experience (with increasing scope and responsibility).

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification and/or additional certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect) desirable.
• Experience using Postman or other API development/testing tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, well-tested code that solves complex business and technical problems.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making to ensure strong engineering outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, sharing best practices in coding, architecture, and problem-solving.
• Lead by example on operational excellence, including monitoring, testing, deployment practices, and incident response.
• Collaborate with Product Management and stakeholders to translate requirements into clear technical specifications and reliable software.
• Champion compliance and security, ensuring software adheres to banking regulations (e.g., BSA, OFAC) and internal security policies
• Promote knowledge sharing, documentation, and maintainability within the team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development practices, tools, and team processes.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Choose from three competitive medical plans to find the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with eligible medical plans, offering tax advantages and employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses to help you save on out-of-pocket costs.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Plans to keep you and your family smiling and seeing clearly.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid basic life insurance with options to purchase additional coverage for yourself and your dependents.
• Long-Term /Short-Term Disability (LTD): Income protection in the event of a long-term illness or injury.
• Supplemental Benefits: Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness coverage to provide extra financial support when you need it most.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: A competitive retirement savings plan with company matching to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave policies to support your time away from work.
• Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level