Job Specifications
Forward Financing is a financial technology 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. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work(r), Forward is investing in its employees, technology, and customer experience - with long-term success in mind every step of the way.
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. A key part of our strategy involves leveraging data from dozens of third-party vendors to power our AI/ML initiatives and our analytical capabilities. We're looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support our growing scrum teams. This role can be fully remote (EST business hours).
In This Role, You Will
Design, develop, and implement scalable and secure software solutions to meet the evolving needs of Forward's business
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications
Be the technical leader; driving the enhancement of quality, scalability, reliability, and speed-to-market of Forward's third-party integration infrastructure
Elevate software application quality through development best practices
Ability to work across multiple teams to deliver complex features
Maintain active engagement across multiple scrum teams, ensuring timely resolution of technical challenges
Boost engineering productivity by creating technical artifacts, and coaching team through Design / PR reviews
Act as a mentor for junior engineers, instilling best practices and raising the bar
Why You Should Apply
Mission-driven company: Forward is a trusted source of fast, flexible funding for small businesses that have often been underserved by traditional financing options. When you join the team, you will help ensure all small businesses have access to the financial support they need to succeed.
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).
Role Requirements
(Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.)
5+ years Full-Stack development experience, with a focus on the backend (Ruby preferred)
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Understanding of software architecture and design patterns
Demonstrated depth of technical knowledge in one or more areas of the SDLC
Experience in Agile software development
Typically has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or additional relevant experience
It Would Be Nice If You Also Had
Experience providing technical leadership and / or mentorship
Experience designing and implementing complex systems across multiple software applications and/or languages
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience with TypeScript
Ability to influence others
Demonstrated project management skills
Forward Financing Core Values
Drive the Mission - We believe in financial opportunity for underserved small businesses. We say "yes" when others say "no."
Keep It Real - We value direct communication, candid feedback, and authenticity. We are an open book.
Act with Kindness - We create an environment where caring is cool and helping is the norm. We do the right thing.
Shoot for Extraordinary - We are inspired by innovative thinking and continuous improvement. We never settle for yesterday's best.
About Us
Forward Financing is a financial technology 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. Whether facing challenges accessing traditional financing or simply needing a convenient, flexible solution, Forward is committed to funding more of the millions of small businesses nationwide. Forward offers revenue-based financing - delivering an upfront sum of working capital in exchange for a set amount of the business's future revenue. By simplifying the requirements, streamlining the process, and using advanced proprietary technology, Forward is often able to deliver funds same day - giving more businesses the financial opportunity they need to thrive. Plus, with their dedicated teams and award-winning service, customers get personalized support when they need it most.
Since 2012, Forward has expanded access to capital by providing over $4.1 billion in funding to more than 80,000 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(r), Forward is dedicated to
About the Company
Forward Financing is a financial technology 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. Whether facing challenges accessing traditional financing or simply needing a convenient, flexible solution, Forward is committed to funding more of the millions of small businesses nationwide. Forward offers revenue-based financing - delivering an upfront sum of working c...
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