Lead Product Engineer

Who we are

Founded in 2002, Zafin offers a SaaS product and pricing platform that simplifies core modernization for top banks worldwide. Our platform enables business users to work collaboratively to design and manage pricing, products, and packages, while technologists streamline core banking systems.

With Zafin, banks accelerate time to market for new products and offers while lowering the cost of change and achieving tangible business and risk outcomes. The Zafin platform increases business agility while enabling personalized pricing and dynamic responses to evolving customer and market needs.

Zafin is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with offices and customers around the globe including ING, CIBC, HSBC, Wells Fargo, PNC, and ANZ. Zafin is proud to be recognized as a top employer and certified Great Place to Work® in Canada, India and the UK.

What will you do?

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using React, Postgres, Express and Node
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver solutions accordingly.
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code for both front-end and back-end.
• Build Graphql and REST APIs and integrate them with the front-end applications.
• Implement responsive, accessible and user-friendly web interfaces using React, Apollo Client and Prime React
• Optimize application performance for scalability and speed.
• Ensure data integrity and security for applications and databases.
• Conduct code reviews and troubleshoot issues during development and post-release.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to improve product quality and development practices.

What do I need to succeed?

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies: React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3.
• In-depth knowledge of back-end development using Node.js, Express.js.
• Hands-on experience with Postgres, MongoDB or other SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience in designing and building RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience architecting solutions end to end including performance, cost and security.
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git.
• Experience with front-end build tools and package managers (e.g., Webpack, NPM).
• Understanding of deployment processes using Microsoft Azure cloud platform is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

What’s in it for you

Joining our team means being part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and high-quality work. We offer competitive salaries, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, paid volunteering days, wellness benefits, and robust opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Want to learn more about what you can look forward to during your career with us? Visit our careers site and our openings: zafin.com/careers

Zafin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Zafin is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information collected from all applicants throughout the recruitment process. The methods by which Zafin contains uses, stores, handles, retains, or discloses applicant information can be accessed by reviewing Zafin’s privacy policy at https://zafin.com/privacy-notice/. By submitting a job application, you confirm that you agree to the processing of your personal data by Zafin described in the candidate privacy notice.