Software Engineer

Posted 23 Days Ago
Remote
7+ Years Experience
Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join a mission-driven payments company focused on enabling merchants to accept government benefits through a unified API. Responsibilities include building great products, engineering systems, articulating thoughts, balancing implementation tradeoffs, and writing high-quality code. Must have experience in building PayFac or Payment Processor systems and work effectively in a remote setting. Tech stack includes Python, Django, PostgreSQL, NodeJS, and AWS.
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About Us:

Forage is a mission-driven payments company that is helping merchants accept government benefits through a single, unified API. Today, over 42 million Americans receive government assistance (ex: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) to buy groceries.

Starting with enabling EBT SNAP online, Forage builds the financial infrastructure empowering merchants of all shapes and sizes to serve these shoppers online.

We function as a hybrid organization, actively hiring across North America. While we embrace remote work, we prioritize candidates who can contribute from our San Francisco office.


What we're looking for:

  • Love building great products and engineering systems

  • Can articulate your thoughts well

  • Can articulate and balance implementation tradeoffs

  • Are productive, resourceful, and an effective problem solver

  • Write high quality code, value software testing, and uphold best practices in engineering

  • Exhibit a strong understanding of CS fundamentals from your Bachelor's in CS, engineering, related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

  • Experience scaling systems

  • Experience with Logging and Observability tools
  • Work effectively in a remote setting and are able to overlap at least 4 hours per work day at 9am to 5pm PST

Our stack:

  • Python + Django + PostgreSQL + NodeJS

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Our offer:

As of 4/26/24, if we hire you in San Francisco, your base salary would fall within the bands below. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of your offer is not included in these numbers and represents a significant part of your total compensation.

  • Base Compensation:

    • Software Engineer : $130,000 - $175,000

    • Meaningful work that makes a positive impact on our society

    • 100% coverage of medical, dental and vision premiums for you and all dependents.

    • Flexible Time off  

    • A remote-first work environment with opportunity for onsite meetings.

    • A fun and caring environment that prioritizes transparency, growth, and ownership.

    • A talented, diverse, high-achieving, and humble team with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.


We aim to review every application within 72 hours of submission and provide feedback on each of your interviews within 48 hours of completion. If you don't hear from us, please reach out to your recruiter or [email protected] directly to get an update on your candidacy.


Top Skills

Django
Node.js
Python
The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
52 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Forage is a mission-driven payments company helping merchants accept government benefits through a single, unified API. Today, over 42 million Americans receive government assistance, such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), to buy groceries. Starting with enabling EBT SNAP and EBT Cash, Forage builds the financial infrastructure empowering merchants to serve the underserved.

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