Backend Software Developer

Power Pay; False Pass (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation

Team-centric culture

Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

PowerPay, a fast-growing fintech, seeks a Backend Software Developer to scale loan origination and servicing platforms. Collaborate with engineering to design, develop, and maintain APIs, middleware, and data flows.

You will work autonomously, contribute to architectural direction, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role requires Ruby on Rails, Python, or NodeJS proficiency, plus experience with secure data exchange, databases, and RESTful APIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails, Python or NodeJS.
• Experience with secure data exchange (OAuth2, OIDC, TLS, SSH) and SFTP/FTP.
• Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and API integration.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced fintech environment.
• Familiarity with Linux and Docker environments.
• Strong communication skills to describe complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement solutions.
• Create and maintain APIs, rspec testing suite, and middleware for data flow between systems.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve integration issues.
• Ensure security and data privacy during integrations.
• Optimize application performance for better user experience.
• Design maintainable database schemas and clear data structures.
• Contribute to planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews.
• Translate requirements from product managers and designers into technical solutions.
• Proactively identify and address potential technical issues and bottlenecks.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Python

NodeJS

RESTful API design

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL/MariaDB

Docker

Linux environments

Postman

rSpect testing framework

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

PowerPay, a fast-growing financial technology company, is seeking aBackend Software Developer to help continue to scale out our loan origination and servicing platforms. You will work with the existing engineering team, but the ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and help contribute to the direction of the projection and team.

We’re looking for a motivated individual who is willing to jump into the organization and start contributing. We are looking for individuals who have the desire to win, a tenacious appetite to be number one, and enjoy an independent and collaborative work environment. PowerPay offers a great working environment (state of the art technology, spacious up to date office, full stocked kitchen, fun areas - ping pong table, corn hole, soccer and more!) and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the organizationand did we mention an awesome team of co-workers?

This position works out of our Wayne, PA office and works a hybrid schedule (M/F work from home, T/W/Th work in the office).

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement solutions
• Create and maintain APIs, rSpec testing suite, and middleware to facilitate data flow between systems
• Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging to identify and resolve integration issues
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and data privacy regulations during integration processes
• Troubleshoot and optimize application performance to provide optimal experience
• Ability to design maintainable database schemas and easy-to-understand data structures
• Ability to design technical solutions with little direction or guidance
• Engage in the team's organizational processes, such as planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews, to ensure effective collaboration and feedback.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Proactively identify and address potential technical issues and bottlenecks
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and/or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in one of the programming languages Ruby with Ruby on Rails, Python, NodeJS
• Experience with SFTP/FTP, File, OAuth2, OIDC, TLS, SSH, etc
• Knowledge of Postgresql, Mysql, MariaDB or equivalent databases
• Knowledge of caching
• Familiarity with rSpect testing framework
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration and knowledge of Postman
• Be a self starter and able to work in a fast paced environment
• Familiarity with Linux environments and Docker in general
• Strong communication ability to describe complex problems and solutions
  

Complimentary skills:

• Experience developing with ReactJS
• Experience with NewRelic
• Experience with AWS infrastucture
• Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Experience within finTech/startup realm is desirable
  

Benefits of working with PowerPay

• Generous Compensation
• Team-centric company culture
• Ability to learn and grow!

www.getpowerpay.com

Company Description

PowerPay is a financial technology company (fintech) in several vertical markets including home improvement, healthcare, and more. PowerPay continues to build a national network of merchant partners that offer our financing solutions to their respective clients/customers/patients. PowerPay originates and services all loans. We are looking for bright, energetic, self-starters to join our growing company.

www.getpowerpay.com

EOE
M/F/D/V