Software Engineer II - Engineering

Kapitus; Maryland City (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

LifeBalance program

Professional Development

Job summary

Kapitus, Inc. is seeking a skilled backend engineer to design, build, and maintain software for internal customers. You will focus on Python and Flask, develop services on AWS, and work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

You will mentor juniors, participate in architecture decisions, and help define deployment pipelines. A Bachelor's in CS or related field is required, with 5+ years in backend development and a passion for code quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python experience and Flask expertise.
• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, Cognito, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB).
• 2+ years Salesforce experience.
• 3+ years CI/CD and deployment pipelines.
• Experience writing clean, well-documented code with modern practices.
• Experience in an Agile environment using Scrum.
• Experience in financial services or lending is a strong plus.
• Certification in AWS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture, patterns, and engineering practices for a new platform.
• Develop backend services in Python, mainly with Flask.
• Build and integrate AWS-based solutions (Lambda, Cognito, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB).
• Maintain deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver.
• Partner with Tech Lead and Engineering Manager on technical decisions.
• Mentor junior developers on Python and engineering practices.

Skills

Python

Flask

AWS

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS Lambda

AWS Cognito

AWS SNS

AWS SQS

DynamoDB

Job description

you will be working with other developers to design well-crafted software. We are looking for engineers with a focus on code quality, developed in an agile environment utilizing modern architecture and design practices. Your contributions will empower Kapitus to continue helping small business owners find lending options so they can make payroll during tough times, scale to meet market demands, and make large purchases to scale their operations. Design, develop, test, and maintain new software for internal customers from the ground up while providing a strong foundation for future development.

Responsibilities

• Help define the architecture, technical patterns, and engineering practices for a new platform while integrating with or extracting capabilities from legacy applications
• Develop backend services primarily in Python, with particular emphasis on Flask
• Build and integrate solutions using AWS services, including Lambda, Cognito, SNS, SQS, and DynamoDB
• Maintain and improve deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes
• Collaborate with Stakeholders to understand the product roadmap, communicate progress, identify risks, and support delivery within an Agile/Scrum environment
• Partner with the Tech Lead and Engineering Manager to make sound technical decisions and establish scalable development practices
• Mentor junior developers on Python and engineering practices

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Python (5 years+) experience in Flask is preferred.
• Experience working in AWS particularly Lambda, Cognito, SNS, SQS, and DynamoDB
• 2+ years of Salesforce experience
• 3 + years of experience building or maintaining deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes
• Experience building clean, readable, and well documented code using modern best practices.
• Experience working in an Agile environment utilizing Scrum
• Strong understanding of software development, testing, code quality, maintainability, and technical documentation
• Experience in the financial services or lending industry is a strong plus
• Certification in AWS is preferred

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC), with various coverage levels available to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Sweat Equity, free subscription to the Calm App, UHC rewards, Real Appeal, and Quit For Life.
• Flexible Spending Account: Set aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, pharmacy or dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Account: Employer sponsored post-tax benefits that allow reimbursement for expenses related to physical, mental and financial well-being.
• 100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance, ensuring our employees have comprehensive protection without any personal expense.
• Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha, providing additional security for our employees.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave, supporting our employees during important family milestones.
• Commuter Benefits: We offer pre-tax benefits on parking and commuter expenses to cover travel to and from work.
• Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness. Pet and car insurance discounts.
• Financial services such as LegalShield.
• Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more, enriching your personal and family life.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events.
• Travel Reimbursement: We also offer travel reimbursement for all work-related travel, supporting your involvement in career and personal development activities.
• Retirement Benefits : Our 401K plan is managed through Fidelity. To support your long-term financial goals, the company provides a 25% match on your contributions, up to 6% of your annual salary.

As both a direct lender and a marketplace built with a trusted network of lending partners, we can provide small businesses with the financing they need when, and how it is needed. We have spent our entire existence building a culture that makes us excited to come to work in the morning. At Kapitus, our mission is to help small business owners grow their organizations by providing tailored, transparent, and ethical financing solutions. We invest in every business owner's story and we are dedicated to building lasting relationships to champion their goals. We promise to keep the best interests of our clients at the center of the financing process by operating with transparency, fairness, and integrity.

Consideration will be given to qualified remote candidates residing in states where Kapitus and/or one of its subsidiaries has an established physical presence.