Senior Software Development Engineer

The role

You will build scalable, high-performance services for a next-generation financial platform. This includes architecting backend systems and delivering features for deal execution, invoicing, payment distribution, and financial reporting.

What you will do

• Design and implement services for revenue workflows, payment logic, and invoicing pipelines
• Build APIs and full-stack features using Node.js, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL
• Own integration with internal systems and external providers
• Implement structured financial logic such as contingent payments and commission calculations
• Integrate AI/LLM capabilities using Claude and Cursor
• Build and deploy infrastructure in AWS using Lambda, ECS/EKS, RDS, SQS, and EventBridge
• Implement CI/CD workflows and monitoring across environments
• Work with product managers, architects, and finance stakeholders to deliver features
• Translate financial and contractual rules into service logic
• Drive quality, automation, and performance

Required qualifications

• 7+ years software engineering experience with a focus on backend/full-stack development
• Experience with a TypeScript-native ORM in production
• Deep experience with Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL in production environments
• Hands-on expertise with AWS services: EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, IAM
• Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, SQS, or similar), API integrations, and microservice patterns
• Strong understanding of data modeling, transaction workflows, and secure service architecture
• Comfortable working across systems where compliance, auditability, and financial accuracy are critical
• Experience with financial systems (payments, trust accounting, GL integration, revenue recognition)
• Experience with serverless architecture and FaaS patterns

Nice to have

• Drizzle or Prisma preferred
• Prior exposure to platforms with complex domain logic — deal tracking, contingent compensation, or booking systems
• Familiarity with Salesforce, NetSuite, Concur, or related business platforms
• Familiarity with Anthropic's Claude API and AI-assisted development tools like Cursor; experience integrating LLM capabilities or shipping AI-powered features

Benefits

• Access to tools, leadership, and resources
• Inclusive and diverse company culture
• Competitive programs to support your well-being
• Collaborative environment with room to grow

About the company

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