Senior Software Engineer

Hometap•Boston, MA

3d•$160,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Here at Hometap, we’re collaborative, passionate, and always ready to roll up our sleeves to create solutions that help people get more out of homeownership — and out of life. Our first product, a home equity investment, gives homeowners the opportunity to quickly access the equity they’ve built in their home to pay for what’s most important to them, from handling debt to finally making much-needed renovations, without taking on debt. We work hard, and have some fun along the way, too. You don’t have to take our word for it: The Boston Globe and Forbes have recognized us as a great place to work, and we’ve been honored for our commitment to innovation in the fintech space by Inc., HousingWire, and more! In case you need any more convincing, we also provide competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, generous PTO, a meaningful equity package, and a strong culture with plenty of opportunities for team-building and camaraderie. Interested in joining us on our mission to make homeownership less stressful and more accessible? We’d love to talk. As a Senior Software Engineer at Hometap, you’ll be embedded in a focused pod of four engineers and a QA engineer, working closely with product managers and engineering leadership to build software that helps homeowners access the equity in their homes. Your time will be split between hands-on development, shaping technical requirements, mentoring teammates, and leading initiatives that raise the bar for quality and impact. This role is about more than just writing code — it’s about being a partner in delivering thoughtful, scalable solutions that drive our mission forward.

Requirements

7+ years of professional software development experience using modern programming languages and frameworks — our stack includes Python (Django) and JavaScript/TypeScript (React), but we value adaptability and engineering fundamentals over specific tech
Strong understanding of database design and querying, with experience using SQL and/or ORMs
Hands-on experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing practices
Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (we use AWS) and how to design for scalability and reliability
Proficiency with Git or similar version control systems and workflows
Solid grasp of API design, including how to build, consume, and document web services
A thoughtful, collaborative approach to problem-solving — you care about quality, clarity, and helping others level up

Nice To Haves

Experience working in fintech or regulated industries with high standards for security and compliance
Exposure to products where software supports the delivery of a financial service, rather than being the end product itself
Proven experience as a tech lead, driving technical direction and mentoring others
Familiarity with the fintech ecosystem, including concepts like underwriting, credit, or financial data integrations

Responsibilities

Design, build, and test software — primarily using Python and JavaScript/TypeScript — with a focus on clean, maintainable architecture
Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, QA, and stakeholders to shape requirements and deliver impactful features using Agile practices.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to teammates, helping to foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Take ownership of project execution and contribute to technical planning, ensuring solutions are thoughtful, scalable, and aligned with business goals
Maintain a high bar for code quality through peer reviews, testing, and clear documentation
Integrate with a wide range of systems, including Digifi.io, Salesforce, AVM providers, credit bureaus, Segment, and Camunda
Use data and analytics to inform technical decisions and support a culture of evidence-based iteration