[Hiring] Principal Software Engineer @Forward Financing

Role Description

At Forward, we're building a world-class fintech platform to empower small businesses. Our engineering team isn't just a support function; we're a core driver of the business. We need a seasoned technical leader to own our architectural vision and execution, setting the technical foundation for our next phase of growth.

If you are a builder with a strong architectural mindset and a desire to own the technical roadmap, this role is for you.

In this role, you will:

• Architect the Future: Be the primary architect for our core platform, designing and leading the implementation of scalable, reliable, and highly efficient systems.
• Be a Technical Leader: Set the technical direction and raise the bar for code quality, design patterns, and operational excellence from conception through deployment.
• Lead Cross-Functional Initiatives: Lead complex, cross-team initiatives that require technical alignment across multiple engineering teams and business domains.
• Champion Best Practices: Act as a subject matter expert on our software ecosystem, promoting architectural integrity and technical best practices.
• Mentor and Elevate: Improve the quality and efficiency of the engineering team through technical guidance, mentorship, and sponsorship.
• Own the Ecosystem: Maintain a high level of engagement across multiple teams, build highly resilient and observable systems, and promptly address bugs and incidents.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in technical leadership, mentorship, and sponsorship.
• Deep expertise in designing and implementing complex, distributed backend systems, scalable architectures across multiple software applications and/or languages (Ruby on Rails required).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Significant ability to influence others.
• Passion for learning and self-development.
• Typically has several years of experience in agile software development.
• Experience with front-end architecture or a full-stack perspective, with an understanding of how backend services impact the end-user experience.
• Typically has a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field or additional relevant experience.

Requirements

• Annual Targeted Salary: $200,000 – $250,000 CAN.
• Annual Target Bonus: 15%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Flexible time-off policy.
• Paid parental leave.
• RRSP match.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Volunteering days.
• Annual professional development budget.
• Charitable donation match.

Company Description

Forward Financing is a fintech company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America.

• Since 2012, Forward has expanded access to capital by providing over $4.8 billion in funding to more than 92,000 small businesses.
• The company is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau with an Excellent / 4.7 stars rating on Trustpilot.com.
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place to Work®.