Senior Software Engineer
Lower
Here at Lower, we believe homeownership is the key to building wealth, and we’re making it easier and more accessible than ever. As a mission-driven fintech, we simplify the home-buying process through cutting-edge technology and a seamless customer experience.
With tens of billions in funded home loans and top ratings on Trustpilot (4.8), Google (4.9), and Zillow (4.9), we’re a leader in the industry. But what truly sets us apart? Our people. Join us and be part of something bigger.
Job Description:
What you’ll do:
- Make updates to core pricing and underwriting algorithms to expand the capabilities of the automation system.
- Perform optimizations to improve the execution speed and reduce memory consumption of the core engine
- Maintain the required configurations to keep the engine running accurately
- Work closely with the product team and stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and improvements to the lending process.
- Write well-tested code to ensure accurate implementation
- Create solutions to improve the automation of the system specifically related to testing and configuration maintenance.
- Propose new techniques and technologies for improving the engine capabilities
- Provide support to Manager in developing project plan and schedules
- Participate in requirement analysis, design, development, testing and implementation activities
- Ensure to complete the assigned development tasks within deadlines
- Work in compliance with coding standards and best practices
- Provide assistance and mentorship to other developers as needed
- Perform code reviews and recommend improvements
- Review business requirements and recommend changes to develop reliable applications
- Develop coding documentations and other technical specifications for assigned projects as directed
- Accurately analyze and resolve development issues
Who you are:
- 3+ years as a Software Engineer
- Experience in the financial industry a plus
- Ability to implement new ideas and solve complex technical problems and design issues.
- Knowledgeable about our stack (TypeScript, React, Node microservices, AWS, Postgres, MongoDB) have either have direct experience with it or with related technologies.
- Strong understanding of core software development concepts like fast algorithms and efficient data structures.
- Ability to understand a specific mortgage industry concept and translate the requirements into code. This includes working with and implementing financial math concepts like amortization, APR and various qualification ratios.
- Prior experience interacting with development teams providing mentoring and guidance (through code reviews, design reviews, best practices and technical vision) while being still very hands-on and capable of deep diving into implementation details.
Why you’ll love working at Lower:
- You’ll be surrounded by talented, dedicated people who believe in the company’s mission.
- You’ll be able to shape the future of Lower’s user experience.
- You’ll join a locally and nationally recognized best place to work that values promotion from within.
- There is opportunity for professional growth and development.
Plus:
- Competitive compensation plan
- Extended benefit offerings including: Medical/dental/vision
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401K with company match
- Discount on home mortgage refinances or purchase
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid, Columbus, OH
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