Senior Full Stack Engineer

Propel

1d•$165,000 - $230,000•Remote

About The Position

Propel is on a mission to build technology that strengthens the social safety net. We’re a passionate team of ~100 Propellers who envision a future where every American has the tools and resources they need to thrive. Are you a Fullstack Engineer looking to make a big impact at a mission-driven company? Do you enjoy building B2C products? Do you thrive in high-autonomy startup environments? We’re looking for a motivated Senior Fullstack Engineer to join our engineering team at Propel to help make this a reality. This role will make an impact and possibly work across several products and stacks, including interacting with government programs, surfacing savings opportunities, enrolling users in healthcare plans, internal tooling, architecture, and more! We are looking for a passionate, user-centric fullstack engineer that is excited about working on meaningful and complex technical problems that have a positive impact on our users’ lives. What we offer: An engineering culture that is humble, motivated, and collaborative Consistent knowledge sharing through projects or bugs demos, Lunch & Learn presentations, and documentation A people-first approach to management where we value engineers’ voices, support career development, and offer opportunities for technical growth that interest you Meaningful work and a strong shared sense of mission A remote-first working environment. Our headquarters is in Brooklyn and we have a co-working monthly stipend for employees outside of NYC. We're currently accepting applications from the states we have an established entity, which includes California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. 20 Days of PTO 4% 401K match $10k lifetime spend towards Carrot Fertility Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision options Fair, equitable, and competitive salaries. Propel believes that everyone should be compensated fairly and equitably. We set our salary ranges using compensation data from hundreds of NYC based startups at our stage. Additionally, pay is not determined based on location. The salary range for this position is $165,000 - $230,000 depending on experience and interview performance. Equity and excellent benefits come with this position as well!

Requirements

5+ years of experience designing, building, shipping, and maintaining complex full-stack software
Experience with a startup environment or the ability to operate effectively when faced with ambiguity
Excitement to dive deep into our codebase and product ecosystem to contribute to large and impactful projects
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and topics
Eagerness to learn and actively contribute to team discussions, design doc reviews, and code reviews
Computer science degree or equivalent fundamentals learned elsewhere
Fluency in Python and JavaScript or a willingness to learn and specialize in these languages
Passion for making a difference in the lives of our users

Nice To Haves

Experience with or knowledge of government services, particularly safety net services like SNAP, WIC, TANF, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Section 8

Responsibilities

Build software systems used by millions of low-income Americans, helping to put dollars back in their pockets
Build iOS and Android apps using Vue + TypeScript + Capacitor
Develop significant server-side software using Python and Flask, backed by Postgres and Redis; leverage AWS offerings as well as other open source technologies
Create software that is reliable, scalable, and maintainable
Effectively communicate with team members during projects, code review, etc.
Contribute to building our engineering culture and processes as we continue to scale
Collaborate on deciding on the right projects, building great solutions, and helping your team succeed
Work with our Product and Design team to scope projects and execute on innovative products
Participate in our on-call rotation