Software Engineer III (Backend)

About the position

As seen on TechCrunch, Forbes, and Bloomberg, TomoCredit is one of the fastest-growing companies in FinTech, revolutionizing the credit system to open access to banking. Headquartered in San Francisco, our mission is to replace the outdated credit system and empower individuals to build their financial future. We value passionate, down-to-earth, and driven individuals who fine-tune small details without losing sight of the big picture. We're looking for team members who approach obstacles as exciting challenges requiring creative solutions. If you're a self-starter with a high degree of rigor, organization, and discipline—and take pride in your work—we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and product teams to define and launch new features.
• Take end-to-end ownership of backend projects, ensuring scalability and high performance.
• Design, build, and maintain robust APIs.
• Leverage AWS services to create robust, cloud-based solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Partner with the support team to address technical challenges and enhance the user experience.
• Conduct thorough QA testing to ensure high-quality releases.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience working with Node.js.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Expertise in SQL databases, particularly Postgres or Redshift.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Hands-on experience leveraging AWS services such as EC2, EBS, RDS, CloudWatch, and Lambda.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing asynchronous processes and implementing messaging queues.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in fintech or a deep understanding of financial technology.
• Familiarity with front-end or mobile development, especially using frameworks like React or React Native.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience.
• Equity: We share our success with our employees through ownership stakes.
• Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Vacation Policy: We trust you to manage your time wisely to prevent burnout.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of mentorship from seasoned professionals and expand your role as TomoCredit grows.
• Company-Sponsored Outings: Build meaningful relationships with your team outside of work.