Lead Engineer

We're looking for a hands-on Lead Engineer to lead our platform team and serve as the technical backbone of Capital 33. This is not a management-only role — you'll write production code, own the architecture of our C33 debt lending platform, and coordinate a growing engineering team on the ground. You'll report directly to the founder and the CTO and be the on-the spot and go-to person for every platform-related question, from system design decisions to live monitoring during project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the local engineering team across back-end, front-end, and data workstreamsLead compliance integrations, certification and coordinate CISOOwn the end-to-end architecture of the C33 platform — microservices, data pipelines, AI integrations, and client-facing applicationsWrite production code daily, primarily in TypeScript/NestJS and Python, while setting technical standards for the teamAct as the primary technical point of contact during project monitoring, client onboarding, and platform auditsMake system design decisions for multi-region deployment, disaster recovery, and scaling strategiesRun sprint planning, code reviews, and technical retrospectivesTranslate product and business requirements into technical roadmaps and delivery milestonesHire, mentor, and grow junior and mid-level engineersCollaborate directly with the AI/ML team on model integration, data architecture, and real-time inference pipelines Required Qualifications 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or engineering management roleExpert proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and NestJSWorking knowledge of PythonDeep understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and API designHands-on experience with both SQL (Clickhouse) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases at scaleProven ability to lead engineering teams of 5+ people while remaining hands-onExperience owning platform reliability — monitoring, incident response, and post-mortemsStrong knowledge of cloud-native infrastructure (Cloudflare Workers, Azure, Kubernetes)Excellent communication skills — able to explain complex technical decisions to non-technical stakeholdersExperience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices Nice to Have Experience in FinTech, lending platforms, or financial servicesBackground with AI/ML integration and LLM-powered workflowsFamiliarity with Cloudflare's ecosystem (Workers, R2, D1, Queues)Knowledge of financial compliance, KYC/AML processes, and regulatory requirementsPrior experience as a founding or early-stage engineer at a startup Tech Stack Highlights Backend: TypeScript, NestJS, Node.jsDatabases: Clickhouse, MongoDB, RedisCloud Infrastructure: Cloudflare (Workers, Pages, R2, Queues), Azure, KubernetesAI/ML: OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeek, ProphetPayments & Banking: Stripe, GoCardlessMonitoring: New Relic, SentrySecurity: Auth0, JWT, OAuth 2.0 What We Offer A competitive and motivating income that recognizes and values your contributions.Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and FinTech challengesFlexible work schedule to promote work-life balance and accommodate your personal needs.Embrace a non-corporate and cozy work environment, where collaboration and creativity flourish.Modern tech stack with freedom to explore new technologiesDirect impact on product direction and technical architectureCollaborative environmentRegular team events and offsitesAmple opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering you to reach new heights in your career. Interview Process Initial screening (20 minutes)Technical test (90 minutes) Spend 1-day with the team (8h)Cultural fit interviews with leadership (1h)Reference checks and offer How to Apply Send your CV and a brief note about why you're excited to lead a FinTech engineering team to careers@capital33.com Please include: Links to your GitHub/GitLab profileExamples of production systems you've architected and teams you've ledYour experience with our tech stackYour approach to balancing hands-on coding with team leadership About Capital 33 Capital 33 is a next-generation merchant bank focused on two core services: capital raising and direct lending for mid-market and large enterprises. We support every stage of corporate growth—from day-to-day working-capital needs to multi-year investment programs—leveraging deep expertise in structured finance, syndicated loans, private debt, and project finance. We're building the future of FinTech by combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence with deep financial expertise to provide startups with the capital they need to grow. Capital 33 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity, or experience.