Senior Backend Software Engineer

Lively; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Employer HSA contributions

FSA

401(k) plan

Life insurance (employer paid)

Commuter benefits

Equity

Unlimited vacation policy

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Lively in Denver is seeking a Backend Senior Software Engineer to build scalable investment and financial products. You will work on the stack from UI to API, focusing on backend services, data security, and reliable integrations with financial institutions.

7+ years of software development experience and a strong backend background are required. You will analyze requirements, implement features, and write automated tests, while improving performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience
• Strong backend development background
• Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms and DevOps practices is a plus
• Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript and Node.js
• Experience with relational databases and data modeling
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze and provide feedback on product requirements
• Implement features and functionality with clean and maintainable code
• Take pride in software quality through automated unit tests
• Troubleshoot production issues and propose improvements

Skills

Backend development

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js

PostgreSQL/MySQL

AWS/DevOps

API design

Unit testing

High availability

Scalability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

Docker

Kinesis

Job description

• We are looking for a strong Backend Senior Software Engineer who wants to create deep and meaningful product engagement experiences! We have an increasing user base, and you will be focusing on implementing and enhancing our investment and financial products. Our customers trust us with a lot: integrating seamlessly across financial institutions, moving funds, tracking balances, helping with their healthcare decisions, and keeping their data extremely secure
• Analyze and provide feedback on product requirements
• Implement features and functionality with clean and maintainable codes
• Take pride in software quality through rigorous functional testing and writing automated unit tests
• Troubleshoot production issues, provide resolutions and recommendations for improvement

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer HSA contributions
• FSA
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance (employer paid)
• Commuter benefits
• Equity
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Paid parental leave

In order to take on this mission we’re building our applications on modern web technologies around HTML/CSS/Javascript/React, NodeJS/Typescript, PostgreSQL, Amazon Lambdas and Kinesis etc. You should be comfortable in contributing to every part of the stack: from UI to API development, to complex integrations with financial institutions and partners, and building infrastructure, but you will be expected to be focused mostly on backend developmentYou should feel comfortable in a fast paced, growing, and nimble environment, keeping in mind that everything we do is to better the lives of our users!7+ years of experience in software development, with a strong backend development backgroundPassion for technology and a continuous learner mindsetSomeone who isn’t afraid of responsibility, a good sense of humor and a down-to-earth personalityExcellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challengesProven experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance web applicationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experienceStrong understanding of software architecture and design patternsStrong fundamental understanding of relational Databases (Postgresql, Mysql)Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms and DevOps practices is a plusMotivated to leverage new AI tools and technologiesStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsAble to model and design intuitive and scalable schemasProven experience on building backend services with high availability and scalability requirementsStrong experience with Javascript, Typescript and Node.jsExperience with agile/scrum development methodologiesWe encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications, but feel you would be a good fit for the position