Software Engineer - Deal Flow & Underwriting

Theguarantors

$170K — $195K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend focus
  • Proficient in Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, and Go in a production environment
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems and micro-service architecture
  • Ability to manage complex features end-to-end and partner with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, Master's preferred

Responsibilities

  • Own product features from requirements to production
  • Build and extend backend services and React frontends within a micro-service architecture
  • Analyze and maintain services, APIs, and data models
  • Collaborate with product managers, QA, designers, and engineers
  • Communicate clear updates, risks, and recommendations
  • Identify system reliability and scalability improvements
  • Make data-driven decisions that align with business needs

Benefits

  • Opportunities to have a significant impact in a growing company
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
  • Health savings account with employer contributions
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Flexible working hours and work environment
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid parental leave for employees
  • Company-sponsored short and long-term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and commuting
Full Job Description
The Role

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and operating mission-critical systems that power our deal and application lifecycle. This role supports our engineering organization by building scalable backend services and modernizing our platform from a monolithic architecture to micro-services.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend expertise (Node.js/NestJS, TypeScript) and solid distributed-systems fundamentals and will be expected to own features end-to-end from requirements through development, QA, and production, lead technical design discussions, and mentor other engineers.

Location
This is a hybrid role based in NYC.

What You'll Do

  • Own a slice of the product end-to-end - from requirements through development, QA, and production.
  • Execute day-to-day responsibilities related to building and extending backend services and React frontends within a micro-service architecture with accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
  • Analyze, review, or maintain services, APIs, and data models to support business needs.
  • Partner with product managers, QA, designers, and engineers across teams to support shared priorities and cross-team projects and ensure alignment.
  • Communicate updates, risks, blockers, and recommendations clearly and proactively.
  • Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, scalability, and developer experience.
  • Use data, judgment, and business context to inform decisions and recommendations.
  • Manage assigned work independently and follow through on commitments, deadlines, and deliverables.
  • Ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform other role-related responsibilities as assigned and aligned with business needs.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong backend focus.
  • Experience with Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, Go in production, including designing and operating APIs (REST/GraphQL) and relational data models (PostgreSQL).
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and micro-service architecture, including experience decomposing or migrating away from monolithic systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex features end-to-end, partner with product and cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic business environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master's degree preferred), or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, cross-functional environment.
  • Experience using Node.js, Go, GraphQL, AWS products, Redis, and React.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or additional training in distributed systems or software architecture.
  • Prior experience in fintech, insurance, or real estate technology.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to make an impact within a fast growing company
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance, beginning day one
  • Health savings account with employer contribution
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Flexible working hours
  • 401(k)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Company sponsored short and long term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, commuter)
  • Competitive salary


Base Salary

This is an individual contributor role, internally leveled as IC4.

The annual U.S. base salary range is $170,000-$195,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Individual pay is determined by work location, skills, experience, and other job-related factors, which will be discussed during the hiring process.

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