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Lead Software Engineering, DevOps (Enterprise Platforms Technology)

Capital One

Full-time

Richmond, VA

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Headquartered in Austin, TX, Lendflow is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in the country. Lendflow is a technology leader that provides embedded credit infrastructure for fintechs, lenders and vertical SaaS platforms to build, embed and launch credit products.

Lendflow combines a powerful decisioning engine that includes data aggregation, decisioning, monitoring and scoring with a robust marketplace of specialized lenders and contextually embedded product placements. With Lendflow, fintechs can launch credit products in days, SaaS companies can increase customer engagement and retention with embedded credit, lenders can expand their reach to qualified SMBs and SMBs can quickly access capital to power their growth.

Joining Lendflow means becoming part of a talented, international team focused on building the next generation of financial software. We are rapidly expanding in the U.S. and abroad and are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our cloud
infrastructure. This role will be crucial in supporting our embeddable financial technology
platform that enables companies to provide capital services to their clients.

Key Responsibilities

● Design, deploy, and maintain scalable AWS infrastructure using EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda,
and other services
● Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform to create repeatable, reliable
deployments
● Manage containerization strategy with Docker and AWS ECS
● Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for consistent application deployment
● Set up comprehensive monitoring and observability solutions using New Relic,
CloudWatch, and OpenSearch
● Implement security best practices and maintain SOC2 compliance standards
● Automate operational workflows using n8n, Zapier, and custom scripting
● Lead incident response, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes
● Optimize cloud resource usage and manage costs
● Work with development teams to implement infrastructure changes that support
application needs
● Research and implement new technologies to improve our DevOps practices

Required Skills & Experience

● Expert-level AWS knowledge (EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM, VPC)
● Proficiency with Terraform or similar IaC tools
● Strong Docker and container orchestration experience
● Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
● Programming skills in Python and Shell scripting (PHP familiarity a plus)
● Experience with database management (MySQL, Redis, Redshift)
● Strong networking knowledge (DNS, load balancing, VPC architecture)
● Experience with monitoring tools and implementing robust alerting systems
● Familiarity with AI/LLM integration in automation workflows
● Experience with identity management and SSO solutions like Okta

Ideal Candidate Qualities

● Problem-solving mindset with a solution-oriented approach
● Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
● Calm under pressure during incident response
● Clear communicator who can explain complex technical concepts
● Proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues
● Detail-oriented with a security-first mindset
● Curious and continuously learning new technologies
● Collaborative team player who works well across departments

What You’ll Like About Us

● Join a fast-growing fintech at the forefront of embedded finance
● Competitive compensation packages (Salary/Bonus/Equity)
● Unlimited Paid Time Off
● Paid Sick Time
● Employer-Subsidized Health Benefits
● Flexible/Hybrid Remote Work Opportunities (with ability to travel to other Lendflow
locations around the world)
● 401(k) and Health Savings Account
● Top-tier equipment and software to support your best work
● Fun team events and a dynamic workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: Remote