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We are looking for a Software Engineering Team Lead to join our technology team and help shape the systems that support our fast-growing e-commerce business. This role is ideal for someone with at least 5 years of software development experience and a strong interest in team leadership, scalable systems, and cloud technologies. Responsibilities: 1. Design and develop internal systems that support business operations and meet employee needs 2. Work closely with business and operations teams to understand requirements, define clear specifications, and ensure smooth project delivery 3. Lead and support a team of engineers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices in software development 4. Build scalable and reliable solutions using cloud services such as AWS or Google Cloud 5. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and make improvements as needed 6. Follow development guidelines, ensure testing coverage, and maintain code quality 7. Oversee ongoing system maintenance and optimization to support daily operations Requirements: 1. 5+ years hands-on experience in software development 2. Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language such as Java, Python, C++, or C# 3. Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or similar 4. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams 5. Proven ability to lead or mentor engineers in a team environment 6. Comfortable working in a fast-paced e-commerce setting and open to learning new tools and technologies Technologies we used but are not limited to: 1. Frontend: HTML, JavaScript 2. Backend: Ruby on Rails, Python 3. Database: MySQL 4. Cloud Computing Services: AWS, GCP

App Lead (Investment Platform) We are seeking an experienced App Lead to drive the development of our investment application. In this role, you will take ownership of the overall product experience—from backend systems to app functionality—ensuring reliability, scalability, and user impact. You’ll collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams to deliver a platform that empowers investors with seamless trading and portfolio tools. Responsibilities • Lead the design and implementation of the app’s overall architecture (backend, APIs, and integrations). • Oversee development of user-facing features such as strategy execution, rebalancing, and reporting. • Integrate with broker-dealer APIs (e.g., Interactive Brokers) to enable order execution and portfolio management. • Guide the development of trading logic, performance tracking, and allocation workflows. • Ensure system reliability, security, and scalability while aligning with business goals. • Collaborate with product and design teams to shape the user experience. • Mentor and guide engineers working on the platform. Qualifications • 5+ years experience in app or platform development (Python, Golang, or similar). • Strong database and API design background. • Familiarity with brokerage/trading APIs and financial systems. • Solid understanding of trading, equities, and portfolio concepts. • Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS/GCP/Azure). • Proven leadership in building and scaling products. Preferred • Background in fintech, trading platforms, or wealth apps. • Knowledge of quantitative strategies and risk management. • Experience driving product direction alongside technical leadership.