Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Lively, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer focused on backend development for financial products at Lively. Creating secure, scalable applications integrating financial services for enhanced user experiences.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaScriptMySQLNode.jsPostgresTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and provide feedback on product requirements.
Implement features and functionality with clean and maintainable codes.
Take pride in software quality through rigorous functional testing and writing automated unit tests.
Troubleshoot production issues, provide resolutions and recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong backend development background
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
Strong experience with Javascript, Typescript and Node.js.
Strong fundamental understanding of relational Databases (Postgresql, Mysql).
Proven experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance web applications.
Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
Proven experience on building backend services with high availability and scalability requirements.
Able to model and design intuitive and scalable schemas.
Experience with agile/scrum development methodologies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Passion for technology and a continuous learner mindset.
Motivated to leverage new AI tools and technologies.
Someone who isn't afraid of responsibility, a good sense of humor and a down-to-earth personality.
Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms and DevOps practices is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive salaries
stock options
medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
an HSA with employer contribution
FSA
paid parental leave
medical travel benefits
a 401k plan
flexible vacation policy
lifestyle spending accounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavascriptTypescriptNode.jsPostgresqlMysqlsoftware architecturedesign patternsbackend servicesscalable web applicationsautomated unit tests

Soft Skills

problem-solvingproactive approachcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationresponsibilitysense of humordown-to-earth personalitycontinuous learner mindsetpassion for technology

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineeringrelated field degree