Engineering Lead; Python & Django

Overview

Allocore powers the leading government loans, grants, and fraud prevention programs with a unified cloud-based platform built for efficiency and security. Our advanced solutions power the largest and most complex government loan and grant programs, streamlining workflows and integrating proven technologies to handle high-volume financial processes with speed and precision. Every day, we’re enabling government agencies to deliver critical financial resources to those who need them most—quickly and efficiently.

Allocore is a mission-driven company guided by three core values—Urgency, Collaboration, and Commitment—which shape how we work, innovate, and support one another. If you thrive in high-pressure environments where urgency meets creativity and where every challenge is an opportunity to create impact, then continue reading.

Allocore is seeking a hands-on Engineering Lead to build and lead our engineering team in the DC/DMV area. This is a player/coach role; you’ll be expected to contribute directly to architecture and code while hiring, mentoring, and scaling a high-performing team. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in building environments, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and wants to shape both technology and team culture in a growing fintech organization.

• Build and Lead the Engineering Team
  • Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing engineering team in the DC area
  • Establish team norms, engineering standards, and a strong delivery culture
• Act as a Hands-On Technical Leader
  • Contribute directly to system architecture, design, and code (Python/Django)
  • Lead by example as a player/coach—balancing execution with leadership
• Drive Technical Direction & Execution
  • Design and develop scalable, high-performance fintech applications
  • Own technical decision-making and ensure long-term platform scalability
  • Identify and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability challenges
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally
  • Partner with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to deliver solutions
  • Translate business needs into technical execution
• Develop & Mentor Engineers
  • Coach engineers through code reviews, architecture discussions, and career growth
  • Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Elevate Engineering Practices
  • Drive adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and Dev Ops practices
  • Implement best practices in testing, CI/CD, and code quality

• Must be located in the DC/DMV area (hybrid role)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with strong expertise in Python and Django
• Proven experience building scalable, high-performance web applications
• Experience leading projects or teams, with a desire to build and scale a team
• Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST APIs)
• Experience with database design and management (Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain government clearance (U.S. citizenship required
  )

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)
• Experience with Dev Ops tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines)
• Contributions to open-source or a strong developer community presence
• Fintech experience or familiarity with financial systems and regulations

This is a unique opportunity to build something—not just systems, but a team. You’ll have the autonomy to shape engineering culture, influence technical direction, and make a meaningful impact on Allocore’s growth.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health plans to choose from. Free dental & free vision plans
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work options
• Unlimited PTO and company holidays
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with a diverse team

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