Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Summary

Join AffiniPay, a leading fintech company, as a Senior Software Engineer - Frontend to contribute to the modernization of our MyCase product. You will design and implement scalable applications using modern web application frameworks, collaborate with product teams, modernize web applications for enhanced user experience, and mentor junior engineers. This role requires a BS in Computer Science or equivalent, 5+ years of relevant experience, expertise in frontend technologies (React, Tailwind, Bootstrap, NextJS), and experience with Ruby on Rails or equivalent. You will work closely with UX teams and support software deployments. AffiniPay offers a comprehensive benefits package including fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k matching, bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and debugging large-scale, cloud-based solutions
• Extensive experience building production-grade web applications, including developing reusable components, managing complex state, and optimizing front-end performance
• Expertise in Frontend technologies such as React, Tailwind, Bootstrap, NextJS
• Experience in deploying frontend applications and building out a CI/CD pipeline
• Professional experience with Ruby on Rails or equivalent, with the ability to develop and maintain APIs and other backend functionality
• Experience with Lean product development and Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Strong understanding of SOLID design principles and software design patterns
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Excellent teamwork, documentation, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable applications using modern web application frameworks (e.g., Rails, React, Node, NextJS)
• Utilize and maintain reusable component libraries
• Collaborate with product teams to assess trade-offs, identify risks, and align improvements with business objectives
• Modernize web applications to enhance user experience, improve performance, and ensure scalability
• Pioneer in Frontend technologies and bringing in concepts and patterns into the engineering organization
• Establish best practices and championing innovation
• Mentor and coach software engineers, fostering professional growth within the team
• Work closely with UX teams to design and ship web applications with a focus on usability
• Support software deployments by debugging, troubleshooting, and coordinating with DevOps and QA engineers
• Drive technology initiatives to enhance application performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to bring innovation to the team
• Have a drive for perfection in web development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
• Familiarity with Rails (or equivalent), NodeJS and NextJS
• Experience building scalable Software as a Service (SaaS) applications
• Built web applications with React, Tailwind and NextJS (a plus)

Benefits

• All employees receive fully covered medical, dental and vision coverage - Choose from our 2 available health plans based on what fits you and/or your family!
• Have some fur babies? - We offer them insurance too!
• RELAX and enjoy your time away with our flexible paid time off policy!
• We will help you plan for your future - 401K, or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match
• Competitive compensation packages that include mid-year and end-of-year bonuses and equity options for all full-time employees
• Health Wellness Program that includes nutrition consultations, mental health apps, and access to discounted memberships
• Have plans to grow your family? - Parental resources, including 16 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including mentorships, leadership programs and our AffiniPayU courses
• We believe it is important to give back with our Matching Gift Program and organized activities focused on donations, volunteerism and supporting the local communities throughout the country
• D&I initiatives provide educational opportunities regarding multicultural issues, tolerance, and celebrating diversity among our entire staff
• An incredible, in-office experience at our headquarters in Austin and San Diego including free lunch delivery, a fully stocked kitchen, and some “sweet” surprises for those afternoon pick-me-ups