About the role
Company Overview
Promise empowers utilities and government agencies to create flexible, affordable solutions for individuals struggling with debt. Our innovative approach to payment plans and relief distribution significantly improves enrollment and recovery rates, helping individuals clear debts faster and reducing delinquencies for our partners.
We treat people facing financial difficulties with respect and dignity, providing the tools and resources they need to thrive. Our team includes experts from companies like Palantir, Google, Stripe , and esteemed government leaders.
Backed by over $50 million in funding from top investors – such as Reid Hoffman, Howard Schultz, Michael Seibel, Y Combinator, 8VC, The General Partnership, First Round Capital, Kapor Capital, XYZ Ventures, and Bronze Investments – Promise has been recognized as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies of 2022,” “Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2024,” and Y Combinator’s #1 GovTech startup.
Role Overview
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Promise, you will be the driving force behind building and scaling the backend systems that power our innovative payment and financial services. Working closely with a dynamic team of front-end developers, product managers, and infrastructure engineers, you will ensure our systems are efficient, reliable, and scalable.
Your work will directly enable our mission to deliver flexible, affordable solutions that empower individuals to overcome financial challenges and achieve financial stability.
What You'll Do
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Architect and implement microservices that are robust, scalable, and efficient to support our payment and financial products.
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Spend at least 60% of your time hands-on coding, ensuring high-quality and maintainable code.
