Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join EarnIn's Finance Platform team as a Senior Backend Software Engineer! You will drive the design and implementation of new features, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of key platform services. This role requires extensive experience in JVM programming languages, event-driven architecture on AWS, and building large-scale applications. The position offers a competitive salary ($252,000 - $308,000 + equity + benefits) and the possibility of a hybrid or remote work arrangement. You'll make a meaningful impact on our community members' lives while working with a talented and diverse team. We are looking for a passionate and resourceful individual to help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.

Requirements

• 7+ years of development experience in backend software development
• Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in computer science, computer engineering or a related technical discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Proficient in at least one JVM programming language such as Java, Kotlin, Scala
• Experience with at least one major framework like Spring, Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience working in cloud environments: AWS, GCP or Azure
• Experience working on event-driven systems and solutions such as Kafka/SQS/SNS/Kinesis
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Hands-on experience working with various databases. DynamoDB, MySql, ElasticSearch
• Experience in building large-scale applications
• Familiarity with clean architecture approach and software craftsmanship
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and implementation of new features
• Break down complex problems into their bare essentials, translate this complexity into elegant design, and create high-quality, clean code
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of our community members
• Design, develop, and deliver large-scale systems
• Collaborate and mentor other engineers while providing thoughtful guidance using code, design, and architecture reviews
• Contribute to defining technical direction, planning the roadmap, escalating issues, and synthesizing feedback to ensure team success
• Estimate and manage team project timelines and risks
• Care passionately about producing high-quality, efficient designs and code
• Constantly learning about new technologies and industry standards in software engineering

Preferred Qualifications

Remote work

Benefits

• Equity
• Benefits