Principal Software Engineer

Foundation Finance Company is a consumer finance company providing financing options through home improvement contractors across the United States. The Principal Software Engineer will lead the architecture, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, high-performance software systems while mentoring engineering teams and advancing technical practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and design of highly scalable and maintainable software systems, contributing to and driving the development of technical roadmaps, aligning them with business strategies and future goals
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration while partnering with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to deliver impactful features and improvements
• Oversee and participate in the development of front-end, middleware, and back-end systems using the company’s technology stack
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and efficient development processes as well as developing and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation and fostering knowledge sharing across teams
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies to enhance the company’s technical capabilities and maintain a competitive edge
• Design and implement solutions that optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
• Lead initiatives to continuously improve the development environment, tools, and processes to enhance productivity and quality
• Implement and advocate for secure coding practices to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Identify potential risks in development projects and propose effective mitigation strategies
• Other duties as assigned by management, including contributing to organizational goals and adapting to changes productively

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering or similar relevant field
• 7 years of experience in a development role
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Foundation Finance Company LLC requires that remote employees must reside in one of the following states to be considered for any of our remote positions: AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI
• Any technical certifications from Amazon, Atlassian, Google, Microsoft, or in an essential duty mentioned above are a plus