Senior Software Engineer

About the role

Nova Credit is a leading platform that helps businesses understand cash flow data. You will take ownership of significant technical projects, guiding them from initial design phases through to successful implementation and deployment. In this capacity, you will shape the technical direction of our core product offerings and influence long-term architectural strategies. You will mentor other engineers, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing is essential for team growth. Your work will directly impact how businesses analyze and utilize cash flow information to make informed decisions. You will act as a key technical contributor, bridging the gap between complex business requirements and elegant software solutions. This role requires a proactive mindset to identify opportunities for improvement and drive initiatives forward with minimal supervision. You will be instrumental in ensuring that the platforms we build are not only functional but also scalable and maintainable for future needs.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect and implement robust APIs and core platform features that power web and mobile applications, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Spearhead the integration of new data sources and partners, establishing secure and efficient data pipelines that expand our platform's capabilities.
• Analyze existing data models and evolve them to support new product capabilities, particularly those related to advanced scoring mechanisms and risk assessment.
• Drive architectural improvements that enhance platform scalability, reliability, and performance to accommodate future product needs and increased user load.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and feasible implementation plans.
• Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers, promoting code quality, best practices, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Mentor junior engineers by providing guidance on technical challenges, design patterns, and career development within the engineering discipline.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in production environments, applying systematic debugging and analysis to minimize service disruptions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and tools, assessing their potential benefits for our stack and proposing adoption strategies where appropriate.
• Document technical designs, system behaviors, and integration procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and maintain comprehensive project records.
• Partner with data science teams to understand model requirements and ensure that software infrastructure supports accurate and efficient data processing.
• Optimize database queries and application logic to reduce latency and improve response times for critical user interactions and data operations.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide timely support for production incidents and contribute to the continuous improvement of monitoring systems.
• Contribute to the definition and refinement of engineering processes, helping to establish workflows that maximize team efficiency and output quality.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience in relevant technologies and application domains.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to quickly learn and master new technologies, frameworks, and programming languages as project requirements evolve.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Show excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective interaction with both technical and non-technical colleagues across various departments.
• Have a solid understanding of software development principles, including version control, testing methodologies, and debugging techniques.
• Be comfortable working with distributed systems and cloud-based infrastructures, particularly within modern deployment environments.
• Bring a strong attention to detail and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Understand the importance of data security and compliance considerations when handling sensitive financial information and user data.

Nice to have

• Experience in high-growth startups where agility and ownership are valued and demonstrated.

Skills & tools

• Proficiency with Node.js for building scalable server-side applications and APIs.
• Experience with React for developing dynamic and responsive user interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript to create robust and maintainable front-end codebases.
• Familiarity with Python for scripting, data processing, and integration tasks.
• Understanding of PostgreSQL for managing relational data and executing complex queries efficiently.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services to deploy, scale, and manage cloud-based applications and infrastructure.

Practical notes

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Compensation: $184,000 - $218,500 USD per year / $163,852 - $194,574 CAD per year.

• Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, generous parental leave, sick time off, and paid vacation time.
• Nova Credit is an equal-opportunity employer.
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