Principal Software Developer - Backend - Remote

Overview

Upgrade helps customers move in the right direction with affordable and responsible financial products. Since 2017, we’ve helped over 7 million customers access over $40 billion in consumer credit. With a relentless focus on improving our customers' financial well-being, we build products that put more money in their pocket and support their journey toward a better financial future. We’re backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and were most recently valued at $6.3B.

We’re consistently recognized for our collaborative and inclusive culture. Most recently, we were named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In, Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, Best Startup Employer by Forbes, and Healthiest Employers by Phoenix Business Journal.

We’re looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Come join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people.

In Short

• Design and develop complex applications using Java and Spring Boot and scale micro-services.
• Build complex application software using modern continuous integration tools like JIRA/Git/Jenkins.
• Maintain best practices for code hygiene and health, including test coverage and deployment.
• Support a robust test framework and architecture, including integration with third parties.
• Contribute to documentation of the system and help with trouble-shooting and problem solving.

Requirements

• Excellent design and Java programming experience.
• Knowledge of unit testing methodologies.
• SQL and database programming expertise.
• Knowledge of Spring Boot, Hibernate, ORM frameworks.
• Experience working on AWS and micro-services.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock option plan.
• 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO.
• Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health & wellness initiatives.