Principal Software Engineer @ Forward Financing
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About Forward Financing
Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts with a team across the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock capital for small businesses by leveraging advanced proprietary technology and a streamlined financial process.
Role Overview
The Principal Software Engineer at Forward Financing will serve as a technical leader and architect, setting the vision and strategy for a scalable and efficient core fintech platform. You will be responsible for designing complex, distributed backend systems, mentoring teams, and ensuring best practices across the organization.
- Design, blueprint, and lead core platform development.
- Set technical direction and raise coding and design standards.
- Drive cross-team initiatives and manage technical alignment.
- Champion best practices in architecture and technical excellence.
- Mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect scalable, reliable systems for future growth.
- Lead engineering teams and ensure operational excellence.
- Manage cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple domains.
- Maintain technical best practices and resolve incidents swiftly.
- Influence and mentor teams to elevate overall engineering performance.
Why You Should Apply
This role is ideal for a builder with an architectural mindset passionate about fintech innovation. You will work in a mission-driven company that values flexibility, fast decisions, and a collaborative work culture.
Perks & Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
- Flexible time-off and commuter benefits.
- 401k match, wellness reimbursement, and professional development funds.
- Employee Choice work policy for flexible location options.
- Inclusive workplace with strong support for diversity and growth.
Key skills/competency
- Technical Leadership
- Distributed Systems
- Architectural Design
- Scalability
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Mentorship
- Agile Development
- Backend Systems
- Data Integration
- AI/ML Integration
How to Get Hired at Forward Financing
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight experience with scalable architectures and fintech.
- Research Forward Financing: Understand their mission and culture from reviews and news.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize technical direction and mentorship skills.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Review distributed systems and design patterns.
- Follow industry trends: Update on AI/ML and fintech innovations.