Staff Software Engineer @ Forward Financing
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About Staff Software Engineer
Forward Financing, a prominent fintech company based in Boston, Massachusetts, is on a mission to unlock the capital fueling small businesses across America. Our engineering team drives business success by building a world-class platform empowered by AI/ML and data from numerous third-party vendors.
Role Overview
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a pivotal technical leader responsible for designing and implementing complex, cross-functional systems. You will set technical direction, uphold high code quality standards, and mentor engineers across various teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Architectural Influence: Lead the design and implementation of significant systems across teams.
- Technical Leadership: Establish and maintain best practices in design and operations.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Drive initiatives and ensure timely resolution of technical challenges.
- Mentorship: Guide junior engineers and promote technical excellence.
- Problem-Solving: Tackle technical debt and bug resolution effectively.
Why Join Forward Financing?
Be a part of a mission-driven company that provides fast, flexible funding for small businesses. Enjoy a flexible work environment with options for remote, office, or hybrid work, and benefit from comprehensive perks including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, and professional development budgets.
Role Requirements
Typically requires 8+ years of technical leadership experience, deep expertise in designing distributed backend systems, and a full-stack perspective. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred along with experience in agile software development.
Core Values at Forward Financing
- Drive the Mission - Commitment to financial opportunity.
- Keep It Real - Emphasis on direct communication and authenticity.
- Act with Kindness - Fostering a supportive and caring work environment.
- Shoot for Extraordinary - Focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Key skills/competency
Staff Software Engineer, fintech, technical leadership, distributed systems, architecture, mentorship, agile, cross-team collaboration, AI/ML, innovation
How to Get Hired at Forward Financing
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize Your Resume: Highlight fintech and technical leadership experience.
- Research Forward Financing: Understand the company mission and culture.
- Prepare Technical Examples: Showcase complex system designs in interviews.
- Practice Behavioral Answers: Reflect on leadership and mentoring scenarios.