Software Engineer - Backend

Tensec•Palo Alto, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tensec is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to develop and architect our banking core platform, which encompasses technologies such as Real Time Payments, Bank-as-a-service, OCR, Machine Learning, and more. As part of the team, you will not only be an employee but also a cornerstone of our company. You'll have a direct hand in shaping the trajectory of our startup, building the product from the ground up, and setting the technical direction for our future. This role is for those driven by the thrill of creating something new, the excitement of uncertainty, and the ambition to redefine an industry.

Requirements

Professional experience in software development, with hands-on expertise in end-to-end backend development, including API development and database design.
Proven experience with popular frameworks; Node.js or comparable is a plus.
Hands-on experience with modern cloud platforms, CI/CD, and monitoring tools.
A technology and language stack-agnostic mindset with the versatility to quickly adapt and learn.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Passion for deep involvement in product development.
Strong empathy for our customers and a user-centric mindset and a fervent passion for elevating user experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a diverse team and stakeholders.
Experience or strong desire to work in early-stage startup environments.
Prior fintech industry experience.

Responsibilities

Play a foundational role in designing, developing, and maintaining our banking core platform.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate our vision into a tangible product.
Develop secure, clean, reliable, thoroughly tested, well-documented code across the backend tech stack, including the infrastructure.
Define and implement best practices and strategies regarding application development from scratch, including testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Prototype quickly but also focus on scalable and maintainable solutions.
Proactively monitor, identify, and resolve issues in our product environment to ensure our system runs securely and reliably.
Work with people across time zones and regions effectively.

Benefits

Fair, equitable, geo-based compensation that is performance- and potential-based.
Competitive compensation packages based on robust market research.
Combination of a cash salary, equity, and benefits.
Equity options.
Investment in professional growth through coaching, mentoring, and technical subjects and courses.
Paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Mental health coverage.
Volunteer days and opportunities.
Team meetups and events.