Staff Software Engineer
Role summary
Q2 is seeking an ambitious and adaptable Staff Software Engineer to join their Engineering Development group in Austin, TX. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting innovative fintech solutions within the digital banking space. The engineer will contribute to enhancing the Q2 platform, working within a highly skilled team and adhering to lean software development and continuous delivery methodologies. The position requires strong backend development experience, proficiency in Golang and/or C# .NET, and practical experience with design patterns and SOLID principles. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with global teams.
As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
Why Join Q2?
Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
Summary
Are you an ambitious and adaptable Lead Software Engineer ready to make a real impact? Q2 is looking for a passionate developer to join our dynamic Engineering Development group in Austin, TX. You’ll dive into the world of fintech, collaborating to design, implement, and support cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of digital banking by enhancing the Q2 platform with innovative solutions. Ideal candidates are self-starters with a tinkering spirit and a passion for pushing technological boundaries in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Adhere strictly to lean software development and continuous delivery methodologies.
- Research, architect, and build sub-systems that integrate seamlessly with existing and new platforms.
- Break down complex requirements into manageable units of work.
- Thrive within a small, highly skilled, and motivated team.
- Apply advanced design patterns and technologies appropriately without over-engineering solutions.
- Develop high-quality software with a balanced approach to test automation.
- Ensure compliance with all security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy policies and controls.
- Communicate and document technical efforts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers to maintain a culture of performant and maintainable code.
- Coordinate with globally distributed teams to align product needs and dependencies.
- Arrange occasional availability for on-call/emergency support.
Experience And Knowledge
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- 9+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- Proficiency in Golang and/or C# .NET
- Backend development experience
- Experience engineering software in a service-oriented architecture
- Practical experience with multiple design patterns and SOLID principles
- Strong communication, coordination, and decision-making skills
- Experience contributing in an Agile development environment
- Experience with observability solutions and methodologies preferred
- Domain experience in the banking industry is a plus
- Domain experience in core integrations is a plus
*This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.*
*Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*
Health & Wellness
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Flexible Time Off
- Career Development & Mentoring Programs
- Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
- Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
- Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”
Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.
Our Culture & Commitment
We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
*Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements*
Sample Q2 interview questions
- 1
Create a multiplayer game platform that supports real-time interaction.
system designmedium - 2
Unique Combinations that Sum to a Target Find all unique combinations in an array that sum to a target. Input: candidates = [2,4,6], target = 6 Output: [[2,2,2], [2,4], [6]] Explanation: Uses backtracking to find all valid combinations that sum to 6, allowing for explicitly repeated elements.
technicalmedium - 3
Buildings with an Ocean View Find all buildings that have an ocean view. Input: heights = [1,2,3,4] Output: [3] Explanation: Since the ocean is to the right, only the rightmost tallest building (index 3) is not blocked by any others.
technicalmedium - 4
Rotate a linked list to the right by k places. Given the head of a linked list, rotate the list to the right by k places. Input: head = [0,1,2], k = 4 Output: [2,0,1] Explanation: The list has a length of 3. Rotating by 4 is mathematically equivalent to rotating by 1 (4 mod 3 = 1).
technicalmedium - 5
Merge K Sorted Linked Lists Merge K sorted linked lists. Input: lists = [[2,2,3],[1,5]] Output: [1,2,2,3,5] Explanation: Extracts the smallest current node iteratively using a priority queue to build a single merged and sorted linked list.
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