Lead Engineer - Wealth Management App
Bjak · Remote · United States ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Lead Engineer role
- Fully remote (global)
- Hands-on leadership
- System design focus
- English required
You will take technical ownership of complex products, balancing architecture decisions with hands-on implementation. The role requires designing scalable systems, reviewing code, and guiding engineers to raise the overall engineering bar.
BJAK is a leading mobile-first insurance and financial platform in Southeast Asia. The team operates globally with diverse nationalities, focusing on helping users manage spending, saving, and investing through next-generation applications.
What you'll do
- Lead technical design and execution for major products and initiatives
- Design scalable backend, frontend, API, and infrastructure systems
- Remain hands-on via coding, prototyping, and debugging
- Make architecture trade-offs balancing speed and reliability
- Mentor engineers and strengthen team technical capabilities
- Review designs and code to provide actionable feedback
- Monitor production systems and resolve incident root causes
- Improve engineering tooling and automation for velocity
What you'll need
- Strong background in building and shipping production systems
- Deep expertise in backend, frontend, or distributed systems
- Proven experience in technical leadership and project guidance
- Ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and fast-paced changes
- Strong product sense linking tech to business outcomes
- Willingness to stay hands-on with code and reviews
- Fluent English communication skills
How you'll work
- Fully remote position
- Global hiring across multiple time zones
- Collaboration with international distributed teams
- Fast-moving environment requiring adaptability
Hiring process
- Online assessment or practical task
- Technical interview round
- Final interview with CEO
- Target timeline of one week for offers