Software Developer - L5

Ncontracts

3d•$160,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Ncontracts leads the industry in integrated risk management and compliance solutions, serving over 5,000 financial institutions nationwide. As an eight-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies honoree and consistent year-over-year recipient of "Best Places to Work" awards, we offer a thriving, work environment where career growth and life-work balance go hand in hand. At Ncontracts, you'll join a team of industry experts dedicated to strengthening the financial services sector through innovation and thought leadership. We're seeking creative, collaborative, and self-driven professionals across all areas of our business - from developing cutting-edge solutions to sales, marketing, customer support, and beyond. Join us in our mission to make the financial industry stronger and more resilient, while advancing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment that values your unique skills and perspectives. Ncontracts is seeking a Software Developer -- L5 to serve as a technical leader and strategic contributor within our engineering organization. This role will be responsible for driving architectural decisions, leading complex technical initiatives, and shaping the technical direction of our products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering leadership, product management, and design while serving as a key technical mentor and decision-maker for development teams.

Requirements

7+ years of software development experience with demonstrated progression in technical leadership roles
Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages including C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture, microservices, and cloud-native design patterns
Extensive experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) including infrastructure as code, containerization, and orchestration
Advanced knowledge of database design, optimization, and management across SQL and NoSQL systems
Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and DevOps practices
Strong background in API design, security implementations, and systems integration
Experience with performance optimization, scalability planning, and system monitoring
Track record of leading technical projects from conception to delivery

Nice To Haves

Experience in fintech, compliance, or heavily regulated industries
Background in data engineering, analytics, or machine learning implementations
Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing
Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (SOC 2, GDPR, etc.)
Experience managing technical debt and legacy system modernization
Background in technical writing, documentation, and knowledge sharing
Experience with agile methodologies and team leadership
Understanding of business strategy and ability to align technical decisions with business objectives

Responsibilities

Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions across multiple teams and products.
Lead by example in code quality, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
Develop junior and mid-level talent across the organization, creating learning pathways, and establishing technical standards.
See the big picture across multiple systems and products, identifying opportunities for consolidation, optimization, and strategic technical improvements.
Work effectively with executive leadership, product management, and external stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate technical constraints and opportunities.
Research, evaluate, and champion adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies that can provide competitive advantages and improve organizational efficiency.
Establish and maintain coding standards, review processes, and quality metrics across development teams.
Drive initiatives to improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
Take full ownership of complex, ambiguous problems that span multiple systems or teams, driving them to resolution with minimal oversight.
Participate in technical hiring decisions and interview processes.
Contribute to engineering roadmap planning and technical strategy.
Lead architectural review processes and technical design discussions.
Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues.
Drive initiatives to improve engineering productivity and developer experience.
Mentor and develop other senior engineers within the organization.

Benefits

Responsible PTO Plan that meets or exceeds state and local medical and family leave laws
11 paid holidays
Community and social events to keep you connected and engaged
Mental Health Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Company-paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Aflac Benefits – Critical Illness, Cancer Protection, & Hospital Choice
Pet Insurance
401 (k) with company match with eligibility on Day 1 of employment
2 Paid Volunteer Time Off Days