Lead Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in backend engineering with a focus on Python and MLOps — your experience includes architecting and maintaining scalable backend services that integrate machine learning models. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product owners, data scientists, and other engineers to translate complex requirements into effective solutions. Your problem-solving skills are complemented by a deep understanding of software development best practices, ensuring that the solutions you build are robust and efficient.

You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to effectively engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders — you understand the importance of aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Your experience includes a hands-on approach to software development, where you take ownership of the services you build, ensuring they are well-tested and monitored in production environments. You are passionate about leveraging technology to drive business outcomes and improve user experiences.

Desirable

Experience with Java is a plus, as you will be collaborating with other backend engineers who utilize this language. Familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD practices will enhance your ability to deliver high-quality software efficiently. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies, continuously seeking to improve your skills and contribute to the team's success.

What you'll do

As a Lead Engineer at Tide, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, testing, implementing, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining end-to-end backend services. You will adopt a 'you build it, you own it' mentality, ensuring that the solutions you develop are reliable and scalable. Your role will involve integrating already trained machine learning models into the services you create, enhancing the functionality and performance of our offerings.

You will work closely with product owners to understand their requirements and translate them into well-engineered solutions. Collaborating with other backend engineers, you will participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall improvement of the team's development practices. Your expertise will guide the team in adopting best practices for software development, ensuring that all services are built with quality and maintainability in mind.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience to help them grow in their careers. You will foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team, encouraging open communication and innovative thinking.

What we offer

At Tide, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. You will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, working on projects that have a meaningful impact on small businesses. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in transforming the small business banking market and making a difference for our members.