> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4660388-lead-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4660388-lead-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Bank (formerly Lendingclub) - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $190,000 - $215,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Code Review, Data Security, Data Stores, NoSQL, Software Engineering, Video Encoding, Spring-boot, Backend, Front End Software Development - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/lead-software-engineer-lending-club-10726710 ## About the Role * 7+ years of backend software engineering experience, and a bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and work experience * Deep expertise building backend services in Java and Spring Boot, with strong command of AWS, and both relational and NoSQL data stores * You take ownership of your work end-to-end and proactively identify ways to improve outcomes * You're curious about the banking and underwriting domain and invest the time to understand it deeply * You have a strong, practical understanding of how to handle PII and sensitive financial data responsibly * You have hands-on experience using AI tools to accelerate your work and improve output quality, and you're comfortable sharing effective approaches with others while applying sound judgment around accuracy, security, data sensitivity, and where human oversight matters most * You communicate clearly with both engineers and non-technical Operations stakeholders * You're a strong backend engineer with enough front-end experience to pick up UI work when the problem calls for it Nice to Have * Experience with lending or banking domain systems * Experience in a regulated or financial services environment * Experience introducing automation or AI-assisted workflows into an existing team's processes * Experience with data access controls, auditing, or security reviews in a regulated environment ## Description Happen Bank is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help design and build the tools and systems that make operations work faster, more reliable, and easier to scale, with deep backend ownership and enough front-end fluency to work across the stack when needed. In this role, you'll partner closely with Operations and Underwriting teams to understand how their work happens, then use that knowledge to design and deliver systems that simplify workflows and improve efficiency. You'll have real influence over the technical direction of the systems these teams rely on every day. What You'll Do * Own and deliver tools and services that improve operational efficiency, from design through production * Build a working understanding of banking and underwriting domains so the systems you design fit and streamline existing workflows * Make architecture and implementation decisions that balance speed, reliability, and long-term maintainability * Apply sound security and data access practices by design, including how PII and other sensitive borrower and loan data is accessed, scoped, masked, and audited * Identify opportunities to automate or streamline manual operations workflows, including the use of AI where appropriate * Partner with Operations and Underwriting stakeholders to understand pain points and translate them into practical technical solutions * Review code and designs across the team, raising the bar for quality, consistency, and security * Troubleshoot production issues, lead root cause analysis, and implement improvements that prevent recurring problems * Share context and mentor other engineers on the team's systems, domain, and ways of working, For select roles and locations, candidate interviews may be recorded, transcribed and summarized by tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our hiring managers with the application process. You will have the opportunity to opt out of recording, transcription, and summarization prior to any scheduled interviews. We will not discriminate against you if you choose to opt out. During the interview, we will collect the following categories of personal information from or about you: contact information, identifiers, professional and employment-related information, sensory information (audio/video recording), and any other categories of personal information you choose to share with us. We will use this information to evaluate your application for employment.