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# Technical Lead at Novo

- **Company:** Novo
- **Location:** Bengaluru, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-06-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/novo/db228e57-a1e4-4abe-91ab-89c9a9a67488/application

**Skills:** JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, Golang, SQL, NoSQL, In-memory databases, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Microservices, Modular monolith architectures, AWS, GCP, Azure, CI/CD, Infrastructure automation, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes

> Hands-on Lead Engineer to own and drive large technical initiatives end-to-end, from problem definition to production. You will define technical strategy, build scalable full-stack systems, and mentor engineers in a high-autonomy startup environment.

## Job description

## ABOUT US

Small businesses are the backbone of the US economy, comprising almost half of the GDP and the private workforce. Yet, big banks don’t provide the access, assistance and modern tools that owners need to successfully grow their business.

We started Novo to challenge the status quo—we’re on a mission to increase the GDP of the modern entrepreneur by creating the go-to banking platform for small businesses (SMBs). Novo is flipping the script of the banking world, and we’re excited to lead the small business banking revolution.

At Novo, we’re here to help entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and SMBs achieve their financial goals by empowering them with an operating system that makes business banking as easy as iOS. We developed modern bank accounts and tools to help to save time and increase cash flow. Our unique product integrations enable easy access to tracking payments, transferring money internationally, managing business transactions and more. We’ve made a big impact in a short amount of time, helping thousands of organizations access powerfully simple business banking.

Why Novo?

- Novo is a rapidly growing series B fintech startup with a mission-driven team that’s passionate about helping every small business in America
- Positive, inclusive, supportive culture cheering you on your journey
- We work with very new technologies and architecture patterns
- Offices in NYC and India.

## ROLE SUMMARY:

We’re looking for a hands-on Lead Engineer who can own and drive large technical initiatives end to end. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in startup environments, is comfortable working with high autonomy, and can take an idea from a vague business problem all the way to a scalable, production-grade system.

You will act as the technical owner for key initiatives—setting direction, making architecture decisions, writing critical code, and ensuring successful delivery without requiring heavy oversight.

## ABOUT THE ROLE:

- Own full-stack initiatives end to end—from problem definition and architecture to implementation, deployment, and production support.
- Define and execute the technical strategy and roadmap aligned with fast-moving startup goals.
- Design and build scalable, secure, and reliable frontend and backend systems with minimal dependencies on other teams.
- Lead development independently while collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders.
- Make pragmatic architecture and technology decisions balancing speed, quality, and long-term scalability.
- Write and review high-impact code across frontend and backend systems
- Identify and solve ambiguous, complex technical problems with limited requirements or constraints.
- Establish lightweight but effective engineering best practices, coding standards, and processes suitable for a startup environment.
- Drive performance, scalability, reliability, and security improvements as the product and user base grow.
- Own production readiness, monitoring, incident response, and post-mortems for the systems you build.
- Author clear technical documentation, RFCs, and architecture decisions to enable future scaling of the team.
- Mentor engineers as the team grows and help set the technical bar for the organization.
- Evaluate build vs. buy decisions and lead system migrations or refactors when needed.

## REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

- 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong full-stack expertise
- Proven ability to independently own and deliver large technical initiatives in startup or high-growth environments
- Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
- Strong experience with React.js or similar modern frontend frameworks
- Strong backend experience with Node.js and Golang
- Deep experience with SQL, NoSQL, and in-memory databases, including schema design and performance tuning
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, and microservices or modular monolith architectures
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices
- Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes (or willingness to own production infrastructure directly)
- Experience with event-driven systems and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and trade-offs in early-stage products
- Excellent problem-solving skills and comfort working with ambiguity and minimal direction
- Clear and effective communication skills, especially when translating business needs into technical execution
- Experience leading system migrations, refactors, or platform evolution in fast-paced environments.

Novo values diversity as a core tenant of the work we do and the businesses we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, role-specific, or any other protected characteristic.

## About Novo

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Novo provides a free online business checking account and financial platform designed to simplify banking, bookkeeping, and cash flow management for independent businesses and solopreneurs.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, additional debt financing)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not specified on official sources; CEO is Michael Rangel (mentioned in LinkedIn updates).

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Fintech / Small Business Banking
- Target customers: B2B – small businesses, freelancers, solopreneurs, and independent operators.
- Mission or purpose statement: “Remove the usual hassles of business banking and empower companies to reach their full potential with free checking, automated tools, and seamless integrations—all in one platform.” [novo.co]

## Products & Services
- **Novo Business Checking**: Free business checking account with no hidden fees, up to 2.00% APY on Reserves, early pay, and FDIC insurance through Middlesex Federal Savings, F.A. [novo.co]
- **Novo Credit Card**: Small business credit card (issuance details not fully disclosed).
- **Bookkeeping & Invoicing**: Integrated tools for tracking expenses, sending invoices, and accepting payments.
- **Novo Reserves**: Automated savings pools for taxes and big expenses.
- **AI‑Powered Features**: “Built with AI You Trust” – includes intelligent cash flow insights and spending categorization. [novo.co]
- **Integrations**: Connects with QuickBooks, Xero, Stripe, Shopify, and other popular business tools.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $20 M (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com/company/novo-hq]; served over 250,000 small businesses as of 2026.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Stripes (led Series B – $90M), Victory Park Capital (provided $125M debt facility), Valar Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Techstars, and others. [cbinsights.com][linkedin.com/company/novo-hq]
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies two years in a row (top 100 overall, top 10 in financial services). [linkedin.com/company/novo-hq]
  - Launched a suite of credit, bookkeeping, and financing solutions at Money20/20 in October 2024.
  - Active job postings increased 433% year‑over‑year (as of mid‑2026). [linkedin.com/company/novo-hq/jobs]

## Competitive Advantages
- **Free core checking** with no minimums or fees – a strong differentiator against traditional banks and many neobanks.
- **Integrated financial tools** (invoicing, bookkeeping, reserves) reduce the need for third‑party software for solopreneurs.
- **AI‑driven insights** and early‑pay capabilities improve cash flow visibility.
- **Large and active community** of 250,000+ small business users, providing network effects and user‑driven product feedback.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding financial product suite**: Adding credit cards, lending, and more sophisticated cash management features.
- **Deepening AI capabilities**: Using machine learning to provide actionable financial recommendations.
- **Scaling international operations**: Offices in India (Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Gurugram) and Miami suggest a push into diverse talent pools and possibly new markets.
- **Continued hiring surge**: 16 active roles and 433% YoY job posting growth indicate aggressive build‑out across engineering, fraud, marketing, and legal.

## Why Work Here
- **Flexible working**: Employees in hub cities (NYC, Miami) work in‑office 3x per week; fully remote roles may also exist. [novo.co/careers]
- **Compensation**: Competitive salaries and stock options for every full‑time employee. [novo.co/careers]
- **Health & perks**: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; team lunches every Wednesday. [novo.co/careers]
- **Culture values**: “Operate like an owner,” “Embody the underdog,” “Unique and united,” and “Win or learn.” [novo.co/careers]
- **Global & diverse team**: Employees across 7 countries; technical roles make up the largest department (~50 employees). [linkedin.com/company/novo-hq]
- **Employee rating**: 3.7/5 on LinkedIn (based on 3 reviews) – work‑life balance and compensation rated 4.0, culture rated 2.0. [linkedin.com/company/novo-hq]

## Sources
1. [novo.co – Company homepage](https://www.novo.co/)
2. [novo.co/careers – Careers page](https://www.novo.co/careers)
3. [CB Insights – Novo company profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/novo-platform)
4. [LinkedIn – Novo company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/novo-hq)
5. [LinkedIn – Novo jobs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/novo-hq/jobs)

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