Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Clasp is a venture-backed, mission-driven startup transforming access to education and career pathways. We are revolutionizing the way employers attract and retain critical talent, while simultaneously tackling the student debt crisis. (Yep, we think BIG.) Our innovative platform meaningfully connects employers, educational institutions, and diverse talent to drive mutual benefit—using accessible education financing as the thread. We like to think of ourselves as more than a fintech; we’re a catalyst for economic mobility. 

A Forbes Fintech 50 company, portfolio company of SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management — the largest HR organization out there!) and recipient of “Startup of the Year” by StartUp Boston, Clasp is driven by our commitment to social impact and innovation. We are reshaping the future of the workforce one opportunity at a time. Join us on our journey to give power to learners and unlock fulfilling careers that drive positive change in their communities and beyond.

What we need:

We are seeking a Tech Lead to partner with an Engineering manager and product manager to mobilize our engineering team as we scale our product to help tens of thousands more students and partner with dozens more alternative education partners, financing hundreds of millions of dollars of loans and other financial products. The ideal candidate is exceptionally strong at both Python & JavaScript and opinionated about UX & APIs, but is also passionate about growing people around them and instilling in others best practices.

At Clasp we run a DevOps culture where the engineers have full ownership of the code they write & the infrastructure on which it runs. Candidates should be enthused about making substantial contributions to the architecture driving the product roadmap and the Clasp business, and achieving tremendous personal growth with us along the way!

What you'll do:

• Leverage full-stack engineering skills to contribute alongside team and build a polished & accessible end-user experience that tens of thousands of students and program administrators love, and develop best of breed API on reliable infrastructure for our partners to leverage
• Spec out stories for the engineering team to build during each iteration in conjunction with engineering and product leadership, and lead the team in continually reflecting on how to better deliver value and operate as a team
• Work closely with stakeholders in other Clasp departments and in direct interaction with customers to ensure that the interfaces we build provide a delightful experience to meet their needs
• Participate in on-call rotations and ensure by building self-healing and resilient systems and leveraging infrastructure as code and monitoring tools that our systems are highly available

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent bootcamp or up skilling program experience
• Experience mentoring other engineers
• Proven track record of partnering directly with stakeholders to build and own the complete solutions from design to implementation
• 3-6+ years working in a SaaS startup regularly building and owning the complete E2E technology stack for Web Application (Frontend + Backend + Cloud + CI/CD) 
• Deep experience with a combination of the following technologies:

Languages: Javascript & TypeScript (React, NextJS, Recoil), Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI, etc.), HTML, CSS

Databases: SQL (we use Postgresql)

Cloud: AWS or Google Cloud Experience

Design: We use Figma & Material UI; understanding of responsive design

DevOps: Experience with CI/CD and modern cloud and container tooling such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, etc.

What we give in return:

• Competitive cash and equity compensation
• Health benefits (health, dental, & vision)401k
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible PTO policy
• Opportunities to grow and perform in a fast-paced environment alongside a stellar team

If you are a highly driven individual with a passion for technology, and you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join us in revolutionizing the workforce solution industry and making a meaningful impact on businesses worldwide. Apply now to be a part of our growing team! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Clasp is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.