Remote Software Engineer

Description:

• Kiavi is a private lender to residential real estate investors, utilizing data and technology to provide a simpler, more reliable, and faster way for customers to access capital.
• The company has funded over $18 billion in loans and 71,000+ projects across 31 states and D.C.
• The position of Software Engineer involves implementing features in web applications and back-end loan origination services.
• Responsibilities include maintaining high code quality, reducing technical debt, focusing on delivering high-impact initiatives, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring customer success.
• The role also involves defining technical strategy, working in a collaborative environment, and contributing to architectural design.
• Kiavi is looking for frontend, backend, and full stack engineers with 2+ years of professional experience, who are team players, product-focused, problem solvers, great communicators, self-driven, impact-oriented, and have leadership skills.
• Nice to have skills include proficiency in Ruby, JavaScript, TypeScript, Kotlin, experience with React, GraphQL, Next.js, Rails, Node.js, Kafka, Postgres, Redis, and service-oriented architecture.
• The role will be part of the Instant Decision team, focusing on improving loan origination processes and transitioning from a monolithic application to a set of services and web applications.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of professional experience as a software engineer.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teammates and across teams.
• Strong focus on building high-quality, user-friendly products.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and adaptability in different settings.
• Self-driven with a desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to understand product requirements and maximize impact.
• Leadership skills and willingness to mentor peers.

Benefits:

• Kiavi offers medical, dental, and vision insurance with free coverage for employees and competitive rates for dependents.
• Health Savings Account contributions for those enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
• Immediate access to disability and life insurance.
• Remote work policy with support for in-person gatherings when necessary.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Paid leaves for medical, caregiver, and maternity/paternity purposes.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Product ownership mindset with stock option grants available.