Pitch: Come build next generation BaaS, Payments, and AI technology with a rising startup poised to shake up the fintech sector. We recently closed a round of funding and are eager to scale the engineering team. Most of our code base is ROR and we are strong believers in TDD.This is an opportunity to work directly with the CTO /Co-Founder and Head of Engineering. We are a lean team, with no red tape.

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Role

Principal Level /Staff Software Engineer with expertise in Ruby on Rails, a strong background in Test-Driven Development (TDD), and a passion for working in the FinTech/Payments sector. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in Banking as a Service (BaaS) and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment. As a Staff/ Principal Software Engineer, you will work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to build scalable, efficient, and secure solutions that address the unique challenges of modern finance. You will play a key role in shaping the future of our platform and work on exciting projects that have a direct impact on the success of our customers.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails.Write clean, maintainable, and testable code while applying best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Design and implement APIs, backend services, and integrations that scale for high-traffic environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features and enhancements.
• Work on complex systems, including BaaS solutions, payments infrastructure, and financial applications.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance and security.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, guiding them on best practices.
• Contribute to system architecture and design decisions with a focus on long-term scalability and maintainability.

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Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on Ruby on Rails.
• Strong background in Test-Driven Development (TDD), with a deep understanding of unit tests, integration tests, and test automation.
• Experience building and scaling FinTech platforms, including an understanding of Banking as a Service (BaaS) or Payments
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Hands-on experience with database technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and No SQL solutions.
• Strong understanding of security best practices in web development, particularly in the context of financial data.
• Some familiarity with Heroku, Python, and React
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• A passion for solving problems in the FinTech and BaaS domains.