$114,000 – $169,000/yr

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

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Key Responsibilities

Payment Platform Ownership Support and maintain the PayPort payment platform and related services Ensure system uptime, reliability, and performance of critical payment workflows Monitor,

Requirements Summary

$114,000 - $169,000 annually. Individual pay is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experienc

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EngineeringBackend EngineeringSoftware Engineer

Self Financial is a venture-backed, high-growth FinTech company with a mission to increase economic inclusion and financial resilience by empowering people to build credit and build savings.

We're looking for people who share our passion and are driven to tackle challenges, find solutions and make the financial space better for the communities we serve.

Our team is passionate about challenging the status quo of the credit industry by providing people accessible tools to take control of their credit. Executing on our mission requires deep collaboration across our teams to ensure our products reach the people who can benefit from them the most, particularly the 100 million+ Americans who have no or low credit.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

About the Role

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We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support our Payments (PayPort) platform, which powers critical business operations and revenue-generating processes. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and ongoing development of payment systems and related services.

As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to both "run the business" operations and key initiatives, including payment integrations and financial reporting capabilities. You will work cross functionally with product, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, resilient solutions.

Responsibilities

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Support and maintain the PayPort payment platform and related services
Ensure system uptime, reliability, and performance of critical payment workflows
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues impacting payment systems

Design, develop, and enhance payment processing capabilities and integrations
Build and support bank and bureau reporting functionality
Contribute to scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle

Support day-to-day "run the business" operations for payment systems
Improve system reliability through monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization
Implement best practices in testing, automation, and deployment

Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Product, DevOps, and Finance
Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and sprint planning
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers as needed

5-8 years of experience in software development
Strong experience with backend systems and service-oriented architecture
Experience supporting or building payment systems or financial platforms
Proficiency in programming languages, frameworks, and database systems (SQL)
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and production support
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a production-critical environment

Requirements

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Experience with payment processing, financial systems, or regulated environments
Experience building bank or bureau reporting systems
Familiarity with scalability, fault tolerance, and high-availability systems
Experience working in high-growth or resource-constrained environments
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills