Staff Software Engineer
WHO WE ARE
At Nova Credit, we’re on a mission to power financial inclusion globally, building a unified platform for credit and financial data that meaningfully impacts lives. Our software engineers develop innovative solutions that incorporate data integrations and advanced analytics into seamless user experiences, transforming diverse data into actionable risk insights.
OUR TECHNOLOGY STACK
- Node.js
- React
- TypeScript
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- AWS
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives from concept to production, define critical technical strategy that powers innovation at scale across our products and platform, and elevate our engineering organization's capability through mentorship and setting best practices.
YOUR PROFILE & EXPERTISE
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including high-growth or early-stage startups.
- Deep fluency in modern software technologies and architectural patterns, with the ability to quickly learn and ramp into our tech stack.
- A visionary and adaptive leader, adept at defining clarity and driving solutions through highly complex and ambiguous challenges in a rapidly evolving, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional collaborator, able to effectively influence and communicate across technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ACROSS A RANGE OF PROJECTS
- Architecting and building enterprise-grade APIs and establishing patterns for platform-level features (web and mobile).
- Pioneering and launching new, complex integrations with critical data suppliers.
- Shaping the strategic direction and overseeing the end-to-end productionization of complex data models to deploy mission-critical attributes and scores across our platform.
- Defining and evolving core platform architecture to support multiple product use cases and ensure long-term scalability.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- $212,500 - $259,200 USD per year
- $189,231 - $230,818 CAD per year
- The above compensation ranges are dependent on individual experience, skills, education, location, and qualifications.
- We consider all elements of compensation to be a part of the value we provide to Novans. This may include base salary, equity grants, incentive compensation for eligible roles, professional development, flexible PTO, and tenure rewards.
- In the U.S., our benefits package includes comprehensive and generously subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options, along with a company-sponsored 401(k) plan, generous parental leave, sick time off, and paid vacation time.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- First Screen with a Recruiter - 30 minutes
- Coding Challenge - 60 minutes
- Virtual Onsite
- System Design Exercise - ~3 hours
- Behavioral interviews - 75 minutes
- CEO interview + reference check
COMPANY INFORMATION
Nova Credit is a credit infrastructure and analytics company that enables businesses to grow responsibly through alternative credit data. As a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA), Nova Credit leverages its unique data infrastructure, compliance framework, and credit expertise to help lenders fill critical gaps in traditional credit analytics. The company transforms the fragmented universe of consumer financial data into compliant, actionable risk insights through a comprehensive platform designed to increase conversion through expanded coverage, speed, and reliability. Leading organizations, including HSBC, RBC, SoFi, Scotiabank, Appfolio, and Yardi, work with Nova Credit to make smarter credit decisions through cash flow underwriting with Cash Atlas™, quickly verify income with Income Navigator, and reach new-to-country consumers with Credit Passport®.
FOUNDERS
Learn more at https://www.novacredit.com or reach out to connect@novacredit.com