AVP, Engineering

As the AVP, Engineering at Cross River, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of our next‑generation financial platforms, driving critical initiatives that power seamless digital banking experiences for millions of users worldwide. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, you will shape architecture strategy, champion high‑performance database caching, and steer cloud‑native solutions on Amazon Web Services. Your leadership will directly influence product velocity, operational resilience, and market competitiveness, positioning Cross River as a fintech pioneer. This senior role offers a clear path to executive leadership, with opportunities to expand your influence across product, security, and data science teams while mentoring emerging engineering talent.

- Architect and implement scalable .NET Core microservices and C# applications that meet stringent latency and reliability targets.
- Design, configure, and fine‑tune AWS infrastructure, leveraging services such as Lambda, ECS, and RDS to support continuous delivery pipelines.
- Lead DevOps initiatives, automating build, test, and deployment workflows with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
- Optimize database caching strategies (Redis, Memcached) to reduce query response times and improve throughput.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with product managers, data scientists, and compliance officers to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Mentor senior engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of best practices, security, and performance excellence.
- Track key performance metrics, generate technical roadmaps, and present progress to executive stakeholders.

Joining Cross River means becoming part of a remote‑first, innovation‑driven culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and impact. You’ll work alongside industry leaders who are redefining financial services, gaining exposure to cutting‑edge fintech trends such as open banking, AI‑enhanced risk modeling, and real‑time payments. Cross River invests heavily in professional growth—offering continuous learning budgets, leadership development programs, and the freedom to experiment with emerging technologies. Here, your contributions are visible, your career trajectory is accelerated, and you’ll help shape the future of digital finance while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote role.