[Hiring] Software Engineer II @Forward Financing

Role Description

Our Engineering team serves as a key driver of innovation at Forward Financing. We build the software that powers a FinTech product that serves Small Businesses across the country. We’re looking for a Software Engineer who will join our application scrum team and help drive our mission to provide financial opportunity for underserved small businesses.

• Own the software development life cycle for small-scale complexity features
• Actively participate in the software design activities for projects across the team
• Proactively develop expertise in the team’s areas of responsibility
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to more junior engineers
• Act as a resource for product on technical feasibility and complexity analysis for small features

Qualifications

• Advanced English fluency
• Proficiency with at least one modern programming language (Ruby, Javascript, Python, Golang, etc...)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and a working knowledge of software architecture principles
• 2 or more years of experience in agile software development
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, a certificate from a coding boot camp, or additional relevant experience

Requirements

• Mission-driven company: Forward is a trusted source of fast, flexible funding for small businesses that have often been underserved by traditional financing options.
• Flexibility is a top priority: Our employees are empowered to choose where they want to work (whether that’s from home, in the office, or a combination of both) with flexible hours.

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 $5+ billion in funding to more than 100,000 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®.
• Dedicated to empowering both its team and the customers they serve, helping them succeed and thrive.