Remote Intermediate Software Engineer

Description:

• Stronghold is a Forbes Fintech 50 company focused on improving financial access through innovative payment and financial services solutions via open APIs.
• The company seeks team players who can adapt as it scales and adds new products, emphasizing a data-driven and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• The engineering team member will contribute to architecting, developing, and maintaining the payments API platform and blockchain projects.
• The codebase primarily uses C# with .NET Core, supported by CI/CD pipelines automated through GitLab.
• Employees are provided with efficient tooling, including a MacBook, Slack/Zoom for communication, JetBrains IDEs, and GitHub Copilot.
• Responsibilities include backend development, system scalability, and performance optimization across various technologies.
• The role offers hands-on experience with diverse projects, including system design, new feature launches, tech debt reduction, user interface design, and server-side performance enhancements.
• The position is part of a collaborative team that provides support and mentorship to help grow skills and impact within the organization.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 6+ years of experience developing software on a team.
• Proficiency in languages such as .NET and/or Go is required, along with SQL expertise; knowledge of Node.js or Rust is a plus.
• Experience in building frontend user interfaces and single-page web applications using TypeScript/JavaScript with React.js and Next.js is necessary; familiarity with other frameworks like Angular, Vue, or Svelte is also considered.
• Familiarity with building and maintaining APIs for external developers is essential.
• Candidates should be knowledgeable about existing frameworks and open-source tools.
• A BSc or MSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience with Postgres, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloudflare, Terraform, Redis, Git, GitLab/GitHub, DataDog, Sentry, and Google Cloud platform (Azure or AWS is also acceptable) is necessary.
• Candidates should be enthusiastic about working in a small, growing team with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong communication skills are required to advocate and lead technical discussions, particularly during design and code review processes.
• A quick learner who strives for simplicity and is open, empathetic, and collaborative is preferred.
• Experience working in financial institutions, especially in payments (Visa/MC, US ACH & wires, CA Interac, and cross-border wires), is a good-to-have.

Benefits:

• Stronghold offers a collaborative and open work environment that rewards curiosity and grit.
• Employees receive a MacBook and access to modern communication tools like Slack and Zoom.
• The company provides opportunities for mentorship and skill development within a diverse team.
• Employees can gain hands-on experience with a variety of projects, enhancing their professional growth.
• The role allows for significant autonomy and the chance to contribute to innovative solutions in the financial technology space.