Lead Software Engineer

GENERAL FUNCTION

We’re hiring a Lead Software Engineer, Backend & Cloud Platform, to help own and operate Integration Hub, an AWS-based integration platform supporting Integration with Internal & External systems. You’ll work across backend services (APIs, event-driven processing), data synchronization and file ingestion pipelines, and production operations. A key part of this role is supporting the transition of production support from our current vendor to an internal team, including knowledge transfer, runbooks, and establishing sustainable operational practices.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and evolve backend API services built with Node.js / NestJS running on AWS ECS.
• Design and implement event-driven patterns using Kafka (AWS MSK) and caching with Redis.
• Support and enhance file ingestion pipelines using S3, Lambda, schedulers, and Python/Node.js components.
• Maintain and improve data sync workloads (e.g., AWS Batch/Lambda, scheduled jobs), ensuring correctness and recoverability.
• Lead/participate in on-call and incident response, including post-incident RCAs and preventive improvements.
• Improve CI/CD and engineering quality: GitHub Actions, Jest, performance testing (e.g., k6), static analysis/security scanning (e.g., SonarQube, Veracode).
• Manage infrastructure changes via Terraform, including networking (e.g., NLB), observability, and runtime configuration.
• Collaborate with Business stakeholders and partner teams on requirements, SLAs, and release planning.

Vendor transition & operational readiness:

• Partner with the vendor team to drive structured knowledge transfer (architecture deep dives, incident walkthroughs, deployment procedures).
• Build and maintain runbooks, support playbooks, and troubleshooting guides for APIs, ingestion, and sync processes.
• Establish internal operational practices: alert tuning, dashboards, on-call processes, escalation paths, and post-incident RCA discipline.
• Identify and reduce vendor dependencies (scripts, access, undocumented procedures), ensuring the internal team can operate independently.
• Support a parallel-run period where internal engineers progressively take ownership of L1/L2/L3 support with vendor as fallback.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent amount of experience.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with strong backend development expertise.
• Strong Node.js experience.
• Solid experience operating production systems in AWS (ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS/Postgres, CloudWatch).
• Comfortable with DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, containerization, observability, incident response.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred).
• Proficiency with relational databases (Postgres) including performance troubleshooting and data integrity.
• Strong communication skills and ownership mindset; able to lead technical decisions and mentor others.

Nice to have:

• NestJS preferred.
• Experience with event streaming/messaging (Kafka/MSK preferred).
• Python experience (for ingestion tooling or serverless components)
• Experience with regulated/financial data flows, reconciliation, or integration platforms
• Experience hardening systems for reliability (idempotency, retries, DLQs, backpressure)

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.  This document contains Momentum Group’s confidential and proprietary information and is intended for Momentum internal use only.

At Momentum/Money Mart, our vision is to transform customers’ lives for the better. With over 40 years of experience in financial services and 400+ retail locations across Canada and the U.S., we are committed to providing tailored financial solutions to underserved customers often overlooked by traditional financial institutions.

Now, we’re bringing this purpose-driven approach to India, and we want you to be part of our journey.

OUR CORE VALUES: WHAT DRIVES US

Where Everybody is Somebody: We prioritize inclusivity and respect, ensuring that every team member’s voice matters. We foster a collaborative environment where everyone can thrive. 

We Say “Yes” When Others Say “No”: Our team is friendly and compassionate, dedicated to delivering an uplifting customer experience. We go the extra mile to provide solutions that truly make a difference, no matter where our customers are on their financial journey. 

We Have a Passion for Our Purpose: We act with integrity and continually seek ways to grow and innovate. With the largest breadth of products in our industry and new offerings in development, we challenge the status quo to better serve our customers. 

We Win as a Team: We believe in the power of teamwork and diversity, celebrating the unique talents of every team member. Hard work is recognized and valued, creating an environment where everyone contributes to our collective success. 

WHY JOIN MFSG TECHNOLOGIES INDIA?

Employee Benefits

We’re committed to supporting your health, well-being, and financial growth:

1. Competitive Employee Benefits

💠 Comprehensive Medical Coverage

• Includes employee, spouse, two children, and two parents.
• Coverage Amount: ₹6 lakhs annually.
• ₹5 lakhs top-up is available if you would like to opt, with thousand rupees per month deduction.

💠 Provident Fund Contribution

• Employer contribution of ₹1,800 per month to support long-term financial security.

💠 Performance-Based Incentives

• Annual bonus of up to 5% of base salary, based on performance and company success.

Reward & Recognition

⭐ Bucketlist Rewards Platform

• Recognizing outstanding contributions through a point-based rewards system.
• Redeem points for gift cards, experiences, and personalized perks that matter most to you.

⭐ Culture of Appreciation

• Celebrating milestones, achievements, and impact across teams.

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility

🏠 Flexible Work Model

• Currently remote, with a future transition to a hybrid model.

📅 Paid Leave Entitlements

• 15 Annual Leaves
• 6 Casual Leaves
• 12 Sick Leaves

If you're looking for a place where passion fuels purpose and where you can make a difference, we invite you to join us at MFSG Technologies (India) Private Limited. Together, let’s win and empower our customers. 

1. Learning & Career Growth

📚 Continuous Learning Culture

• Access to upskilling programs, mentorship, and professional development resources.
• Encouragement to learn, adapt, and innovate in a fast-growing financial services landscape.

🚀 Career Growth Opportunities

• Internal mobility programs to help employees advance in their careers.
• Support for leadership development, industry certifications, and specialized training.

🤝 Collaborative Knowledge Sharing

• Work with global teams, gaining exposure to international best practices.
• Encouragement to share ideas, experiment, and take ownership of impactful projects.