Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer building scalable backend services and modernizing a monolithic platform to microservices for a fintech company's deal flow and underwriting systems. Requires 5+ years experience with Node.js/NestJS, TypeScript, Go, APIs, and distributed systems.
About the job
What You’ll Do
- Own a slice of the product end-to-end — from requirements through development, QA, and production.
- Build and extend backend services and React frontends within a micro-service architecture.
- Analyze, review, or maintain services, APIs, and data models to support business needs.
- Partner with product managers, QA, designers, and engineers across teams to support shared priorities and cross-team projects.
- Communicate updates, risks, blockers, and recommendations clearly and proactively.
- Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, scalability, and developer experience.
- Use data, judgment, and business context to inform decisions and recommendations.
- Manage assigned work independently and follow through on commitments, deadlines, and deliverables.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong backend focus.
- Experience with Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, Go in production, including designing and operating APIs (REST/GraphQL) and relational data models (PostgreSQL).
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and micro-service architecture, including experience decomposing or migrating away from monolithic systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex features end-to-end, partner with product and cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic business environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master's degree preferred), or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, cross-functional environment.
- Experience using Node.js, Go, GraphQL, AWS products, Redis, and React.
- Master's degree in Computer Science or additional training in distributed systems or software architecture.
- Prior experience in fintech, insurance, or real estate technology.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance, beginning day one
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Flexible working hours
- 401(k)
- Paid parental leave
- Company sponsored short and long term disability
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, commuter)
Base Salary The annual U.S. base salary range is $170,000–$195,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Individual pay is determined by work location, skills, experience, and other job-related factors.
Skills
Node.js, Nestjs, TypeScript, Go, Rest, GraphQL, Postgres, Microservices, Distributed Systems, AWS, Redis, React
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