Software Engineer

SmartAsset

4h•$119,500 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

SmartAsset is a leading online destination for consumer-focused financial information, educational content, and tools, reaching an estimated 23 million people monthly. The company also operates the SmartAdvisor Marketing Platform (AMP) to connect consumers with financial advisors. SmartAsset has received industry recognition, including a ThinkAdvisor Luminaries award and inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list. The company secured $110 million in Series D funding in 2021, valuing it at over $1 billion. The Web Platform team is responsible for SmartAsset's content management architecture, building and innovating the systems that create, serve, and manage the financial information that attracts users and builds the brand. This role involves working on both front and backend services for the new content management system, collaborating with senior engineers and architects to shape how content is served.

Requirements

3+ years of experience building, maintaining, and scaling highly available, performant web platforms with Java (or similar).
Deep expertise in ReactJS and NodeJS for modular, modern web applications.
Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
Proficiency with version control using Git.
Experience designing and implementing complex cloud solutions (preferably AWS).
Proven ability to drive project and product success in Agile environments through strategic thinking, clear communication, and decisive action.
Passion for coaching and mentoring others while continuously improving oneself.
Adept at identifying risks, creating effective mitigations, and thriving in fast-paced, cross-functional teams with a startup mindset and a relentless drive for improvement.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. SmartAsset is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the least privilege principle, application structure, and OOP patterns.
Experience working in or developing in a CI/CD environment.
Familiarity using IAC tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloudformation).
Knowledge of operating incidents, releases, problem, and change management processes.
Experience using or integrating headless WordPress or other Content Management tools.

Responsibilities

Run and scale the company's website and other web products as part of an AGILE SCRUM team.
Collaborate with product teams and other stakeholders to meet sprint and triage commitments.
Actively participate in and support key technical decisions, documentation, and process improvements during service revamp and reshaping.
Guide technical designs and ensure the successful implementation of the team’s roadmap.
Shape team decisions around technology, tooling, and processes with a drive to learn and a "no challenge is too big" approach.
Utilize excellent communication skills to enhance collaboration in an asynchronous and fully remote environment.