Job Description:Senior Software Engineer (Draper, Utah, In-Office)
ABOUT THE POSITION As a Software Engineer in Upbound's engineering department, specializing in Ruby on Rails and Typescript/React.js/NodeJs, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our software platforms and services. You will be the technical guide on a team of talented engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Contributing to the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.
- Architecting and implementing robust, scalable, and well-documented solutions using Ruby on Rails for backend APIs and Typescript/React.js for frontend clients.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including delivery managers, product managers, designers, other engineers, as well as leadership to define and deliver new features and enhancements in an agile scrum environment.
- Mentoring and guiding junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Ensuring code quality with thorough code reviews, testing, and using best practices and standards.
- Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.
- Staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience in the industry.
- Extensive experience in software development, with a focus on Typescript/React.js/Node.Js
- Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
- Experience with test driven development.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React.js.
- Expertise in back-end development with Ruby on Rails, including RESTful API design and implementation.
- Experience with database design and management (SQL and NoSQL).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with microservices architecture.
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to learn new languages and technologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in the fintech industry or experience working with financial applications.
- Experience with Kafka, TypeScript, Express.js, and Monorepos.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS - Full health benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision
- DTO (discretionary time off)
- Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
- College tuition reimbursement program (STEM degrees)
- Unlimited use of LinkedIn Learning
- Free car charging and covered parking
SPONSORSHIPApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Join us at the forefront of digital innovation, where your work will directly impact the future of financial accessibility and consumer experiences across retail, e-commerce, and fintech.
