Software Engineer - Deal Flow & Underwriting

The Role

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and operating mission-critical systems that power our deal and application lifecycle. This role supports our engineering organization by building scalable backend services and modernizing our platform from a monolithic architecture to micro-services.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend expertise (Node.js/NestJS, TypeScript) and solid distributed-systems fundamentals and will be expected to own features end-to-end from requirements through development, QA, and production, lead technical design discussions, and mentor other engineers.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in NYC.

What You’ll Do

• Own a slice of the product end-to-end — from requirements through development, QA, and production.
• Execute day-to-day responsibilities related to building and extending backend services and React frontends within a micro-service architecture with accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Analyze, review, or maintain services, APIs, and data models to support business needs.
• Partner with product managers, QA, designers, and engineers across teams to support shared priorities and cross-team projects and ensure alignment.
• Communicate updates, risks, blockers, and recommendations clearly and proactively.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, scalability, and developer experience.
• Use data, judgment, and business context to inform decisions and recommendations.
• Manage assigned work independently and follow through on commitments, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other role-related responsibilities as assigned and aligned with business needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong backend focus.
• Experience with Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, Go in production, including designing and operating APIs (REST/GraphQL) and relational data models (PostgreSQL).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and micro-service architecture, including experience decomposing or migrating away from monolithic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex features end-to-end, partner with product and cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic business environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master's degree preferred), or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, cross-functional environment.
• Experience using Node.js, Go, GraphQL, AWS products, Redis, and React.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or additional training in distributed systems or software architecture.
• Prior experience in fintech, insurance, or real estate technology.

Benefits

• Opportunities to make an impact within a fast growing company.
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance, beginning day one.
• Health savings account with employer contribution.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• 401(k) Paid parental leave.
• Company sponsored short and long term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, commuter).
• Competitive salary Base Salary This is an individual contributor role, internally leveled as IC4. The annual U.S. base salary range is $170,000–$195,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Individual pay is determined by work location, skills, experience, and other job-related factors, which will be discussed during the hiring process.