Software Engineering Lead (Payments)

What this role involves

Promise is seeking an Engineering Lead for its Payment Plans platform, responsible for guiding technical vision, leading a team, and building scalable systems. The role requires 6+ years of software development experience with at least 2 years in leadership, and involves hands-on coding, roadmap ownership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The company focuses on modernizing government and utility financial assistance, backed by notable investors.

Skills this posting asks for

• backend systems
• system design
• secure architecture
• ai
• automation
• legacy systems
• third-party systems
• fintech
• regulated industries

Requirements

• 6 years of experience
• Level: lead

From the employer’s posting

Company Overview Promise modernizes how government agencies and utilities support people in financial difficulty. We build technology that makes it simple for residents to receive benefits, engage with assistance programs, set up flexible payment plans, and stay on track—while helping agencies in…