Sr. Data Scientist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
AI & Engineering - Industry Solutions teams works with the Customer group to bring a flexible ... fintech domain. * Ability to understand ambiguous and complex problems and design and execute ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
AI & Engineering - Industry Solutions teams works with the Customer group to bring a flexible ... fintech domain. * Ability to understand ambiguous and complex problems and design and execute ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
AI & Engineering - Industry Solutions teams works with the Customer group to bring a flexible ... fintech domain. * Ability to understand ambiguous and complex problems and design and execute ...
$61.7K - $74.3K
2% of jobs
$74.3K - $86.8K
4% of jobs
$86.8K - $99.4K
6% of jobs
$99.4K - $111.9K
8% of jobs
$118.6K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$111.9K - $124.5K
7% of jobs
$124.5K - $137K
18% of jobs
The median wage is $139.9K / yr.
$137K - $149.6K
16% of jobs
$149.6K - $162.1K
2% of jobs
$167.3K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$162.1K - $174.7K
26% of jobs
$174.7K - $187.2K
1% of jobs
$187.2K - $199.8K
8% of jobs
$61.7K
$143.4K
$199.8K
To thrive as a Fintech Software Engineer, you need strong programming skills (commonly in Java, Python, or C++), a solid understanding of financial systems, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with cloud platforms, API development, blockchain technologies, and relevant certifications like AWS Certified Developer or CFA (for those building trading platforms) is highly valuable. Collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this position. These competencies ensure secure, scalable, and user-focused financial technology solutions in a rapidly evolving industry.
A Fintech Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software solutions for financial technology applications, such as payment systems, trading platforms, and banking services. They work with technologies like blockchain, APIs, cloud computing, and data security to ensure reliable and secure financial transactions. This role requires expertise in programming languages like Python, Java, or C++, along with an understanding of financial regulations and compliance. Fintech engineers collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and security experts to innovate and improve financial services.
Fintech Software Engineers often work on complex systems that must comply with strict security and regulatory standards, which can be challenging when innovating with new technologies. They frequently juggle integrating modern solutions with legacy financial infrastructure, ensuring reliability while maintaining fast deployment cycles. Collaboration with product managers, compliance teams, and data scientists is common, requiring both technical expertise and clear communication. Successfully overcoming these challenges is crucial for delivering secure, high-performance financial applications in the competitive fintech landscape.
8.1
Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
58th of 138 rated financial services