Staff Software Engineer

Forward Financing

Staff Software Engineer leading frontend systems at a fintech company focused on empowering small businesses with flexible funding options. Setting technical direction and promoting operational excellence within engineering teams.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect the design and implementation of significant, cross-functional systems that require technical alignment across multiple engineering teams.
Sets the technical direction and raises the bar for code quality, design patterns, and operational excellence.
Lead complex, cross-team initiatives and maintains a high level of engagement across multiple teams.
Improve the quality and efficiency of the engineering team through technical guidance, mentorship, and sponsorship.
Address technical debt and promptly resolve incidents and bugs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically has 8+ years of experience in technical leadership, mentorship, and sponsorship.
Has deep expertise in designing and implementing frontend systems and scalable architectures across multiple software applications and/or languages.
Has a significant ability to influence others.
Possesses a full-stack perspective or experience with front-end architecture, 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 a related field, or additional relevant experience.
Typically has several years of experience in agile software development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

frontend systems designscalable architecturesfull-stack developmentagile software developmentcode qualitydesign patternstechnical debt managementincident resolutionbug fixing

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipsponsorshipinfluenceengagementcross-team collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Computer Science