SENIOR Software Engineer (Backend-Leaning Full Stack)

PulseRise Technologies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in New York is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to shape and scale its mission-critical platform serving millions of consumers. This hybrid role requires strong system design skills and product-oriented thinking. Candidates will influence architecture, mentor peers, and build scalable systems. Ideal applicants will have 5+ years in software development, particularly with Python, React, Postgres, and AWS. Join a product-driven culture valuing clarity, craftsmanship, and long-term thinking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience building and maintaining scalable production systems.
• Strong system design fundamentals.
• Experience working in product-oriented environments.
• Experience working in product-oriented environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, production-grade systems serving millions of users.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and long-term technical roadmap planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and elevate team capability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Operations.
• Own projects from problem definition through delivery.

Skills

Python

React

Postgres

AWS

System design

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Backend-Leaning Full Stack)

PulseRise Technologies | Posted Mar 11

Full-time

New York

Negotiable

Unknown

We are hiring Senior Software Engineer to help shape and scale a mission-critical fintech platform serving millions of consumers. Rather than hiring into a single predefined team, candidates will go through one unified process and be matched with the team where they can create the most impact. Senior Engineers here are backend-leaning but comfortable across the stack, owning product outcomes—not just tickets. You will influence architecture, mentor peers, and build scalable systems that directly improve users’ financial lives. This is a high-ownership role in a product-driven engineering culture that values clarity, craft, and long-term thinking. The position is hybrid in NYC and suited for engineers who combine strong system design skills with a product mindset.

Details

Location: NYC (Hybrid)

Work Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Financial Technology

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable, production-grade systems serving millions of users

Contribute to architecture decisions and long-term technical roadmap planning

Lead by example in engineering excellence and high code quality

Mentor junior engineers and elevate team capability

Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Operations

Improve engineering processes alongside senior leadership

Own projects from problem definition through delivery

Requirements

5+ years of professional software development experience

Strong technical expertise (experience with Python, React, Postgres, AWS preferred; adaptable engineers welcome)

Experience building and maintaining scalable production systems

Strong system design fundamentals

Experience working in product-oriented environments

Nice to Have

Experience in fast-scaling or high-growth environments

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Product-oriented mindset with focus on user impact

Evidence of initiative, entrepreneurial drive, or high-ceiling potential

Interview Process

Recruiter Screen

Hiring Manager Screen

Case Study / Panel Interview

Onsite Interviews

Culture / CEO Interview

Offer

Job code

EX-303BA696

Job type

Full-time

Location

New York

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