Senior Software Engineer
Design and build internal software platforms, APIs, and data workflows supporting risk, compliance, and operations for Upstart Bank. Requires 4+ years experience, production web apps, PostgreSQL, and REST API development.
About the job
How you'll make an impact
- Design, build, and maintain internal software platforms that support risk, compliance, legal, and operational workflows across Upstart Bank.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and intuitive user experiences.
- Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and data workflows that connect internal systems with third-party platforms.
- Design relational data models, authorization frameworks, audit capabilities, and background processing systems that support secure and reliable operations.
- Write technical designs, architectural documentation, and implementation plans that establish durable engineering patterns and reduce future maintenance costs.
- Contribute to technical decisions regarding system architecture, build-versus-buy evaluations, and long-term platform scalability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) and 4+ years of software engineering experience.
- Experience designing, building, and operating production web applications used by internal or external customers.
- Experience designing relational database schemas and managing complex data models using PostgreSQL or a similar relational database.
- Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs, integrations, webhooks, or distributed system interfaces.
- Experience implementing application security fundamentals, including authentication, role-based access control, audit logging, and schema migrations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, Prisma, or similar modern web application frameworks.
- Experience building internal tooling, workflow platforms, or operational software systems.
- Familiarity with regulated environments such as financial services, banking, healthcare, or other compliance-driven industries.
- Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms, security tooling, or operational controls.
- Ability to navigate ambiguous requirements and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Skills
TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, Prisma, Postgres, REST APIs, Webhooks, Relational Databases, Authentication, Role-Based Access Control
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