Staff Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work®, Forward is investing in its employees, technology, and customer experience – with long-term success in mind every step of the way.

In Short

• Lead design and implementation of complex systems across multiple domains.
• Set technical direction and promote code quality and best practices.
• Lead cross-team initiatives and resolve technical challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve team efficiency.
• Address technical debt and resolve incidents and bugs.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in technical leadership.
• Expertise in designing complex, distributed backend systems.
• Ability to influence others effectively.
• Full-stack perspective or front-end architecture experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience in agile software development.

Benefits

• Mission-driven company focused on small business funding.
• Flexibility in work location and hours.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and 401k match.
• Wellness reimbursement and professional development budget.
• Charitable donation match and volunteering days.