Full-Stack Engineer

Clerkie•San Francisco, CA

6d•$110 - $150•Remote

About The Position

About Clerkie Clerkie is a fintech startup on a mission to democratize financial wellness using the power of artificial intelligence. Launched in 2018, Clerkie began with an app, aiming to help the nearly 123 million underserved Americans in need of financial guidance. Since its inception, the company has expanded its services and now pairs consumer guidance with cutting-edge B2B software. By pairing the two through the Clerkie network, these tools have become the go-to resource for creditors looking to manage loan losses while simultaneously helping millions of borrowers get out of debt. Clerkie is a remote-first company, with over 40 employees spanning 4 time zones across the United States. To date, the company has raised $41 million, including a $33 million Series A round in early 2023. Investors include leading financial and venture institutions, including Citi Ventures, Left Lane Capital, Wellington Ventures, Flourish Ventures, and Vestigo Ventures. About the role As the newest addition to team Clerkie across our Engineering function, this Full-Stack Engineer will play a key role in developing Clerkie Fiber, our B2B CRM designed to transform the debt industry. We're looking for engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, love problem-solving, and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You’ll work across the stack, collaborating with both frontend and backend engineers to develop scalable and intuitive products. Whether you're optimizing APIs, designing intuitive user interfaces, or ensuring smooth system performance, your work will directly impact both businesses and consumers using Clerkie’s technology. The ideal Clerkie team member can pivot on the fly, fight through adversity, communicate effectively, and produce high-quality work on short timelines. Clerkie’s culture values a customer-first mindset and a bias for action.

Requirements

Professional software development experience in full-stack engineering
Experience with front end development
Experience with backend development
Experience with Node.js and backend API development
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience working with databases (SQL or NoSQL, e.g., MongoDB)
Ability to manage project priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results independently
Excitement for being a part of a small team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in fullstack development
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Strong proficiency in React.js and Next.js
Strong proficiency in Node.js and backend API development
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
Proficiency with AWS and DevOps tools (EC2, S3, Lambda, ELB, etc.)
Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Mocha, Jest)
Background in fintech, consumer finance, or data-heavy applications
Passion for our mission
Experience building and scaling products
Proactive team player who can work with others towards a common goal
Extreme focus on the user with a healthy obsession for solving their needs
Committed to being a part of something bigger than yourself

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Clerkie Fiber, our flagship B2B CRM, collaborating closely with backend, frontend, product, and design teams
Work across the full tech stack, from frontend interfaces (Next.js, Tailwind CSS) to backend services (Node.js, AWS, MongoDB)
Build robust and scalable APIs to support our platform’s growing user base
Optimize performance and ensure a seamless, user-friendly experience
Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code with a strong emphasis on scalability and security
Contribute to system architecture decisions, helping shape the future of Clerkie’s technology