Staff Software Engineer - Fintech Platform & Architecture

Vestwell; United States; Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Hybrid in-office model

Health benefits

Job summary

Vestwell is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to contribute across product features and architecture. You will act as architect, tech lead, and mentor while delivering scalable software in a hybrid in-office setup across multiple U.S. offices.

Ideal candidates balance deep, detail-oriented work with long-term strategy, and demonstrate a passion for impactful software that serves diverse financial savings needs. The team values collaboration and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience with Typescript and Node.js.
• Experience with Python.
• Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude and Cursor.
• Experience scaling and managing 3+ person teams.
• Advanced knowledge Agile practices.
• Extensive development experience.
• Experience mentoring more junior engineers.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Data Architecture experience.
• Experience with AWS cloud services.
• Ability to triage and assign work.
• Has experience working with and leading remote contractors.
• Demonstrated experience with Software Architecture and Design.
• Experience working with and supporting cross functional teams.
• Extensive use of Git, preferably Github.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain optimal software supporting Product initiatives and features using Typescript.
• Establish and enforce best practices in code to build sophisticated software that adheres to common programming principles
• Work with stakeholders including the Executive, Product and Operations teams to support their Product development needs
• Review requirements and translate into an executable development plan, breaking down projects to enable iterative and agile implementation
• Provide production support and train junior engineers
• Proactively drive the vision for architecture and design across multiple product verticals
• Manage the delivery of high impact development solutions

Skills

Typescript

Node.js

Python

AI tools (Claude/Cursor)

Team leadership / mentoring

Relational databases

AWS

Git / Github

Data architecture

Software architecture & design

Remote contractor management

Jenkins

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Vestwell is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to contribute across product features and architecture. You will act as architect, tech lead, and mentor while delivering scalable software in a hybrid in-office setup across multiple U.S. offices.

Ideal candidates balance deep, detail-oriented work with long-term strategy, and demonstrate a passion for impactful software that serves diverse financial savings needs. The team values collaboration and scalable solutions.