Imprint · 1 month ago
Principal Software Engineer, Backend
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expImprint is a company focused on reimagining co-branded credit cards and financial products. The Principal Software Engineer will lead the technical vision and architecture for the lending platform, ensuring alignment with business goals while overseeing the development of scalable and secure systems.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLoyalty ProgramsPayments
Responsibilities
Define and drive the technical vision and architecture for the lending platform, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices
Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, reliable, and high-performance systems for both co-branded credit and non-card lending products
Code some of the more complex parts of the system and, by example, create a center of coding excellence in the team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, risk, compliance, and operations, to ensure cohesive and efficient delivery of the platform
Architect end-to-end solutions for lending products, incorporating data security, compliance and performance optimization
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet the platform’s requirements and future scalability
Ensure the system design supports high availability, disaster recovery, and easy maintenance
Lead the engineering teams through execution, ensuring adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and best practices
Oversee the development process, including code reviews, testing, and deployment to ensure high-quality deliverables
Foster continuous improvement and hold the team accountable for upholding the highest standards
Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and ensure their successful implementation
Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Communicate effectively with executive leadership, and provide updates on project status, technical challenges, and strategic direction
Encourage a culture of innovation within the team, promoting experimentation and learning
Identify opportunities for innovation and lead initiatives to enhance platform capabilities and competitive edge
Stay abreast of fintech industry trends, and regulatory changes impacting the lending landscape
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 5 years of experience leading the technical direction of the organization or company
Experience designing and building complex financial systems, particularly in the fintech domain
Experience designing and implementing a coherent architecture that interacts seamlessly across multiple APIs and system boundaries
Extensive experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture. AWS preferable
Deep experience with building transactional systems using relational databases (e.g. MySQL, Postgres) or No-SQL databases (e.g. DynamoDB, MongoDB)
Production experience with modern engineering and cloud tools
Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., go, java) and frameworks
Deep understanding of data security, compliance(e.g.PCI-DSS), and privacy regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues
Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Preferred
Experience building and launching payment platforms for lending, credit/debit card issuing and processing
Experienced in building online and offline systems that encompass the reconciliation of financial data
Experience building external, public-facing APIs is a plus
Knowledge of production technologies like Terraform, Docker, and k8s is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity packages
Leading configured work computers of your choice
Flexible paid time off
Fully covered, high-quality healthcare, including fully covered dependent coverage
Additional health coverage includes access to One Medical and the option to enroll in an FSA
16 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary caregiver and 8 weeks for all new parents
Access to industry-leading technology across all of our business units, stemming from our philosophy that we should invest in resources for our team that foster innovation, optimization, and productivity
Company
Imprint
Imprint is a co-brand financial platform that designs, configures, and operates financial products in partnership and loyalty experiences.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$852MKey Investors
Khosla VenturesSilicon Valley BankRibbit Capital
2025-12-17Series D· $150M
2025-03-31Debt Financing· $500M
2024-10-10Series C· $75M
Leadership Team
Daragh Murphy
Founder and CEO
Michael Pechman
Co-Founder
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