Senior Software Engineer - Fullstack - Plaid : Job Details

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We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life and works with thousands of companies to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to apps and services.

• Design & Development: Design, develop and maintain both frontend and backend components.
• Majority Backend Focus (60-70%): Develop APIs and services, focusing on scalability, security and performance.
• Frontend Focus (30-40%): Build delightful experiences using modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, product designers and other stakeholders to define and implement new features that meet product and customer needs.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable and efficient code.
• Testing & Debugging: Develop automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the codebase. Troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Engage in hands-on coding and architectural design, setting and maintaining high technical standards for a high performing team.
• Grow the team via mentorship and leadership, reviewing technical documents and code changes.

• 5+ years of experience with extensive experience in software engineering with a proven track record of shipping successful projects.
• Experience with MySQL or other relational databases.
• Experience working with microservices.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern frameworks and libraries.
• Excellent coding, testing skills, and system design skills. Proven experience with cross-functional collaboration, communication and project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Experience partnering with operations, product, design, and data science.

Compensation: $180,000 - $270,000 a year. Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with applicable plans.

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. We seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members who will bring something unique to Plaid.

Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or other protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in line with applicable laws. Plaid provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected].

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