Full Stack Developer

Who you are

• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Next.js or headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful)
• Turborepo knowledge
• Experience in fast-paced Fintech or startup environments
• Technical Versatility: Working experience building scalable web applications on the cloud, preferably within a microservices architecture
• Core Stack: Knowledge of modern JavaScript front-end frameworks (we primarily use React, React Native, and TypeScript) OR a strong foundation in backend development (our backend is .NET 10 on Azure)
• Database Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Growth Mindset: A large chunk of your time will be spent experimenting and building new products from scratch rather than just maintaining old code
• At Borrowell, one of our core values and firm beliefs is that diversity makes us better. If you’re unsure about your qualifications for this position, we’d still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for candidates who have experience, but know that not everyone’s had a chance to demonstrate what they can do. What’s most important is that you have a growth mindset and care about helping people with their finances - an area in their lives that causes a lot of stress

What the job involves

• As a Software Developer on Borrowell’s Engineering team, you will design, develop, optimize, test, and maintain application code for our in-house web and mobile products
• You will ensure that software meets both the technical and business requirements that guided its design

The application process

• We are currently hiring for multiple positions across our specialized engineering pods. By applying to this general posting, you will be considered for all open roles
• Depending on your background, interests, and performance during our coding challenge, we will tailor your interview path toward one of the following teams:
• Frontend Platform: Focused on architecting our universal codebase and acting as a technical force multiplier for the engineering organization. You’ll work with React, React Native, and our monorepo infrastructure to build foundational core libraries that empower product teams to ship cross-platform features
• Backend Platform: Focused on our core business systems, security, and scalability. You will work on microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and critical infrastructure projects like identity management (Auth0)
• Product Development Pods: Embedded within cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA), you’ll work on building and maintaining products from the ground up, directly impacting the lives of over 4 million Borrowell members
• The Interview Process:
• We believe in fast, lean, and efficient processes and that trickles into every aspect of our work, including hiring
• That means we don't think you need to jump through 8 hoops to land the role. Interviewing for this role is typically done in 4 steps:
• A phone call with a recruiter
• A technical coding challenge and discussion that is grounded in being practical, realistic, and open book - we're trying to understand your skills holistically, not trying to see how much you can memorize algorithms
• A systems design conversation that dives deeper into your experience building scalable systems
• A conversation with a senior leader
• That's it! After each step, we will follow up within the week

Benefits

• The Opportunity - join and have a major impact at a growing company that is helping make financial stability possible for everybody
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - medical, dental, vision, and paramedical health benefits for you and your family
• Additional Health Benefits - virtual benefit offering that allows you to connect with nurses, doctors and mental health professionals
• Maternity & Parental Leave Top-up - available to new parents
• Wellness & Transit Benefit - $600 annually to spend on a gym membership, daycare, petcare, etc
• Givewell Benefit - 1 paid volunteer day a year to give back to the community
• Flexibility - flexible working hours and a flexible vacation policy