Senior Software Backend Engineer (Software Engineer III)

About the Role

As a Senior Software Backend Engineer (Software Engineer III) at TomoCredit, you’ll join a small, on-site San Francisco team to own backend projects from concept to completion and help shape a product that will impact millions of users. We empower self-starters with rigor, ownership, and opportunities to grow through mentorship from FinTech executives as the company scales.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with design and product teams to define and launch new features.

• Take end-to-end ownership of backend projects, ensuring scalability and high performance.

• Design, build, and maintain robust APIs.

• Leverage AWS services to create robust, cloud-based solutions.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

• Partner with the support team to address technical challenges and enhance the user experience.

• Conduct thorough QA testing to ensure high-quality releases.

• What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience with Node.js.

• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.

• Expertise in SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL or Redshift.

• Experience designing, building, and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

• Hands-on experience with AWS such as EC2, EBS, RDS, CloudWatch, and Lambda.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing asynchronous processes and implementing messaging queues.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, and ability to build relationships with technology partners.

• Passion for continuous learning, creativity, and building innovative products.

• Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech or financial technology.

• Familiarity with front-end or mobile development (React or React Native) is a plus.

• Compensation & Benefits

• Prime SF location in the SoMa/Financial District area with easy commute.

• Free daily lunches and stocked kitchen.

• Competitive salary and equity.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Flexible vacation policy and career growth opportunities.

• Company-sponsored outings and a diverse, inclusive culture.