Senior Software Engineer

Nova Credit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 192,950 - 234,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous parental leave

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Nova Credit in New York is on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers. This position involves designing robust solutions while leveraging a modern tech stack that includes Node.js, React, and AWS, among others. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience and are proactive problem solvers. The role promises a compensation range of 192,950 - 234,900 USD per year, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in high-growth or early-stage startups.
• Proactive problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead key technical initiatives from design through delivery.
• Design and build enterprise-grade APIs and platform features.

Skills

Proactive problem solving

Strong collaboration

Expertise in modern software technologies

Tools

Node.js

React

TypeScript

Python

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

At Nova Credit, we’re on a mission to power financial inclusion globally, building a unified platform for credit and financial data that meaningfully impacts lives. Our software engineers develop innovative solutions that incorporate data integrations and advanced analytics into seamless user experiences, transforming diverse data into actionable risk insights.

OUR TECHNOLOGY STACK

We leverage Node.js, React, TypeScript, Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS to bring our products to life.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead key technical projects from design to delivery, drive the implementation of scalable and robust solutions across our products, and contribute to our technical roadmap while mentoring junior engineers.

YOUR PROFILE & EXPERTISE

• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in high‑growth or early‑stage startups.
• Strong expertise in modern software technologies, with ability to quickly learn and ramp into our tech stack.
• Proactive problem‑solver with a demonstrated ability to independently navigate and resolve complex technical challenges in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong collaborator and communicator, effectively bridging gaps between technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ACROSS A RANGE OF PROJECTS

• Designing and building enterprise‑grade APIs and platform‑level features (web and mobile).
• Leading the implementation and launch of new integrations with key data suppliers.
• Developing and productizing advanced data models to effectively deploy new attributes and scores.
• Advancing architectural enhancements to support new product use cases and ensure platform scalability.

In The First Month, You'll

• Land your new hire ticket in the first week, and contribute to at least one key roadmap feature in the first month.
• Familiarize yourself with our software development lifecycle and technical strategy.
• Quickly grasp our business model, product offerings, and customer value proposition.
• Integrate seamlessly with the team, understanding our working style, mission, and values.

In The First Quarter, You'll

• Lead significant technical initiatives, taking end‑to‑end ownership from design through delivery.
• Consistently participate and make impactful contributions across team norms (e.g., project planning, thorough code reviews, QA, on‑call rotation).
• Proactively collaborate with engineering, product, design, and other partner teams to drive cohesive development of complex projects.
• Deepen knowledge of critical product artifacts and proactively identify opportunities for technical improvement.
• Develop a clear understanding of how engineering decisions strategically impact our business and products.

In The First Year, You'll

• Lead and successfully deliver complex features end‑to‑end, translating ambiguity into actionable technical milestones.
• Champion best practices and implement technical enhancements that improve the scalability or maintainability of our product platform.
• Become a trusted subject matter expert within your product vertical, comfortable translating product requirements into technical designs.
• Influence technical decisions and direction of your team's roadmap.
• Strengthen our engineering culture by regularly mentoring junior engineers and contributing to knowledge sharing.

Compensation

192,950 - 234,900 USD per year

171,822 - 209,178 CAD per year

The above compensation ranges are dependent on individual experience, skills, education, location, and qualifications. This may include base salary, equity grants, incentive compensation for eligible roles, professional development, flexible PTO, and tenure rewards. In the U.S., our benefits package includes comprehensive and generously subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options, along with a company-sponsored 401(k) plan, generous parental leave, sick time off, and paid vacation time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everyone is welcome at Nova Credit. We are an equal‑opportunity employer where diversity and inclusion are central pillars of our company strategy. We seek applicants who understand, embrace, and thrive in a multicultural and globalized world. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected class, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage all qualified candidates, including those with a criminal history, to apply.