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Senior Backend Engineer | Roost

We’re modernizing the security deposit refund process across the US. Our mission is to build SaaS technology that helps properties automate manual repetitive security deposit workflows while providing a transparent, fast and financially supportive experience for the resident.

Where you’ll make an impact

  • Design and lead the development of high-performance, secure, scalable and delightful consumer-first experiences that improve the lives for millions of users.
  • Build out the service architecture that interfaces the front-end stack to seamlessly talk to our identity services, data layer or business partner APIs.
  • Architect, develop and drive improvements to our evolving backend infrastructure.
  • Implement product features that have a direct impact on user engagement and monetization.

What you’ll do

  • Collaboratively design and develop product features in our scalable backend
  • Work across functional teams to understand and solve the pain points of our members
  • Develop thoroughly tested code, automate all the things
  • Uphold high technical standards, and proactively improve reliability and scalability
  • Participate in code reviews and thoughtfully provide constructive feedback

What we’re looking for

  • 5+ years developing scalable, production software
    (we welcome your application for other roles if less experienced)
  • Proven experience building APIs using Java (or Kotlin) and Spring Boot
  • Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL), including data architecture and performance engineering
  • Strong unit and integration test habits
  • Experience using Git, pull requests, branching patterns, and CI/CD
  • Enjoyment in learning and diving into the deepest levels of how things work
  • Excellent communication skills

Additional useful strengths

  • Experience with messaging architectures in Java, e.g. using AWS SNS, SQS
  • Comfortable using AWS (or equivalent), and Terraform
  • Familiarity with financial services, consumer finance, or fin-tech a plus
  • Familiarity with third-party providers for payments, product servicing, decisioning, and systems of record a plus

What we offer

  • Competitive compensation package and stock option grants
  • 401(k), medical, dental and vision for employee and their dependents
  • $500 enrichment stipend towards learning and development for your role
  • Generous, flexible vacation + take care of yourself days
  • Flexible, remote work environment
  • A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join a Fintech team on a mission to support renters with financial stability and progress

How to apply

Shoot us an email with your skills and the type of role you’re looking for — as well as your best or worst rental story. We look forward to hearing from you! careers@joinroost.com

Roost is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.