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FairSquare

Sr. Software Engineer

Company: FairSquare

Location: Hybrid

Posted on: November 01

$130,000-$180,000 Base Salary, Position eligible for additional incentives including bonus, 401k match, health and welfare benefits.

Location: Hybrid to San Diego, CA, Irvine, CA, Orlando, FL, or Atlanta, GA.

Hybrid 3 days/week, Full time M-F 8am-5pm PST/EST

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

FairSquare does not consider candidates requiring 1099 or C2C.

FairSquare is a digital lending company using state-of-the-art technology service providers and platforms. We have built a robust set of modules around these platforms that serve to differentiate our offerings in the marketplace to our small and medium-sized business customers. We differentiate ourselves from the competition through superior technology, risk management, data science, a fully digital UI, and a customer-first approach that emphasizes ease of use, fairness and transparency in pricing, and recognition of customer loyalty. We will be expanding our platforms for deeper engagement, to drive continued revenue growth, and maximize speed-to-market and efficiency.

Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in JavaScript or TypeScript and extensive experience in API development to join our growing but dynamic team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our applications, ensuring seamless integration with front-end elements, and supporting the overall functionality of our products.

Major Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain APIs using JavaScript to support the functionality of our applications.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements using server-side logic.
  • Integrate with third-party APIs to aggregate data from various sources.
  • Implement server-side logic using JavaScript or TypeScript, with a focus on Node.js, or Next.js.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as product, design, and third-party vendors, to prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality software.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and diagrams for code and APIs, enabling seamless collaboration within the team.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in backend development.
  • Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React/Next/Node.
  • Strong problem-solving skills; capable of analyzing legacy code, understanding existing functionality, and implementing necessary changes.
  • Experience with Jest unit testing.
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture.
  • From ideation, developed and delivered major infrastructure projects to production.
  • Experience with deploying software in AWS environment.
  • Experience in the financial or lending industry is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

FairSquare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.