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Lead Software Engineer, Application Software (Finance) joins the finance software team to build and maintain mission-critical applications that power financial operations and ensure system accuracy, reliability, and security. This role involves leading a team of engineers from both technical and personnel development perspectives while owning the full lifecycle of a system roadmap, including prioritization, implementation, and delivery. The engineer will develop highly reliable systems and collaborate across departments to ensure seamless data flow between finance, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. Preferred skills include experience with Python, C#, .NET, Go, or Java; front-end frameworks like Angular or React; and databases such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server. Candidates should possess expertise in financial data integrity, auditability, and access controls while managing complex integrations involving ERP platforms, accounting systems, and automated data pipelines.
Directly manage and mentor a team of software engineers for both technical and personnel development.
Own all aspects of system roadmaps, including prioritization, implementation, and delivery.
Provide strong technical leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and high standards.
Develop highly reliable and available software systems to support core financial operations.
Manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on common project goals.
Ensure data flows cleanly across integrations between finance, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
Maintain financial data integrity, auditability, and access controls within the system architecture.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science and 3+ years of software development experience; OR 6+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
At least 1 year of experience with object-oriented programming.
At least 1 year of experience leading software teams or projects.
Programming experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java, or similar object-oriented languages (preferred).
Experience with front-end frameworks like Angular or React, PostgreSQL/SQL Server databases, and building single page web applications (preferred).
Experience with ERP, accounting, financial planning systems, data integrity, or SOX-aware systems (preferred).
Domain expertise in financial systems, ERP platforms, or financial integrations (preferred).
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.