Software Engineer

Posted 3 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Senior level
Fintech
Amount is a financial technology company born out of disruption and built for speed.
The Role
As a Software Engineer at Amount, you will develop and implement scalable software solutions, mentor junior team members, and engage in full-stack development. Your duties include troubleshooting issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining code quality, and contributing innovative ideas to enhance financial technology products.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amount is the premiere digital transformation partner for financial institutions committed to the future of banking and to creating safe and personalized customer experiences that help people better manage their financial lives. Our fully integrated and flexible platform is built on years of digital lending experience, enabling digital agility within months and a full suite of end-to-end consumer, small business and embedded finance solutions that fit the way people want to bank.

Inclusion, diversity, and belonging are core to Amount's values, and we believe they are more than words, they are actions. We support our commitment to these ideas by empowering intrepid engagement and learning, increasing diverse representation, and fostering a culture where everyone can bring their full self to work without regard to differences. We look for people who embrace this culture.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

As a Software Engineer, your day will be filled with exciting challenges and opportunities to shape the future of financial technology. You'll collaborate with a talented team of engineers and play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation in the financial sector. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing scalable software, troubleshooting complex issues, and contributing to the overall success of our products.

Team: Will work with a team of ~5 engineers across software development and quality engineering

Similar job titles: Software Engineer, Full-Stack Software Engineer, Software Developer, Product Software Engineer

Base Salary: $99,000 - $132,000 annually

Benefits & Perks: Check them out HERE!


WHAT WE’LL TRUST YOU TO DELIVER:

  • Take the lead in developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions. Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Engage in full-stack development, from backend systems to user interfaces. Work with technologies such as Java, Javascript and Typescript, RESTful API integrations, microservices and event-driven architecture.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX designers, and QA engineers, to bring innovative features and products to market. Participate in agile development processes to deliver results efficiently.
  • Analyze complex technical problems and propose effective solutions. Be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and optimizing existing systems for performance and reliability.
  • Uphold high standards of code quality, security, and best practices. Conduct code reviews and contribute to the establishment and adherence to coding standards.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. Contribute to the company's technological roadmap by introducing innovative ideas and solutions.


WHAT YOU LIKELY BRING TO THE TABLE: 

  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on SaaS or FinTech, is preferred.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Java, Javascript and Typescript. 
  • Experience with UI development using modern web application framework, RESTful API integrations, microservices and event-driven architecture.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and other similar project management tools is a plus!
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems. A track record of delivering robust and scalable software solutions.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
  • A passion for innovation and a keen interest in staying ahead of the curve with emerging technologies. Proven ability to contribute to the development of forward-thinking solutions.


TOOLS YOU WILL OR MIGHT WORK WITH:

ReactJs, Java, Springboot, Micronaut, Temporal, ActiveMQ, Postgres, Redis, Kubernetes, AWS, Jenkins, Git

ABOUT AMOUNT (TL;DR)

 

Founded: 2020

Employees: 150+

Locations: Chicago (HQ), New York, US Remote

Funding: Amount has raised $281M in total equity capital since inception, including most recently at a valuation of $1B. Investors include WestCap, Hanaco Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Invus Opportunities, Mastercard, and PSCU

Press: Amount Blog - Equity Raise, Business Wire, PR Newswire - Comerica, PYMNTS - PSCU, A Year in Review - Amount’s Blog, Builtin, The Financial Brand

Key Customers: TD Bank, Velera, Guaranteed Rate, Barclays, American Express, Citizens, Fifth Third Bank, Bank United, FIS, Associated Bank, Comerica

Social Media: LinkedIn, Built In, Twitter, Amount Blog 

Tech Stack: Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Lattice, G Suite, Atlassian, AWS, Python, Java, Ruby, GO, node.js, Temporal, Scala, Apache NiFi, Talend, Informatica, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Pandas, Looker, Argo, Airflow Luigi, Kubernetes, C#, JavaScript (for advanced concepts), ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server, Entity Framework (ORM for database interaction)

Top Skills

Java
JavaScript
Typescript
The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
166 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Amount delivers the technology that financial institutions need to build and enhance the digital experience.

Built by digital lending industry veterans, Amount helps partners go digital in months—not years. Amount empowers multi-product omnichannel retail banking experiences and a robust point-of-sale financing suite underpinned by core platform features including fraud prevention, verification, decisioning engines and account management.

Amount partners can optimize performance across product categories by tapping into various service offerings including customer acquisition, funnel and performance assessments, and risk analytics.


Amount partners can optimize performance across product categories by tapping into various service offerings including customer acquisition, funnel and performance assessments, and risk analytics.

Why Work With Us

Culture matters here: from Demo Days and Current Events Talks to our Employee Resource Groups and community involvement, we pride ourselves on the workplace environment we’ve created.

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