Sr. Software Engineer (USA) at Finalis

Engineering at Finalis Our engineering team is building the core infrastructure that powers private capital markets. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll work closely with product managers, designers, and the leadership team to design and build high-impact products. You’ll be expected to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, solve complex problems, and create ai-native technical solutions that deliver value to our customers and scale with our growth. The Role As a Sr. Software Engineer at Finalis, you will play a critical role in building and scaling our ai-native platform across our three core pillars: compliance, data, and payments. You’ll own significant parts of our system design and implementation, contribute to our technical roadmap, and mentor other engineers. This role requires strong technical expertise, the ability to navigate complexity, and a passion for creating reliable, secure, and elegant software. This is a hybrid role, candidates must currently reside in the United States to move forward in the hiring process. Responsibilities - Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for our compliance, data, and payment products. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, Sales, and Compliance teams to translate business needs into technical solutions. - Take ownership of end-to-end projects from technical design and implementation to deployment and monitoring. - Ensure code quality, reliability, and security through best practices in testing, CI/CD, and monitoring. - Mentor and guide junior engineers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. - Participate in architectural discussions and help shape the long-term technical vision of the platform. - Stay up-to-date with industry trends in fintech, compliance, and distributed systems to bring innovative solutions to Finalis. Minimum Requirements - 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, ideally in a fast-paced startup environment. - Strong programming skills in languages/frameworks such as typescript, node.js, next.js, react. - Solid understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and API design. - Experience working with relational databases and data modeling. - Proven ability to ship production-grade systems in fintech, SaaS, or other heavily regulated environments. - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate ambiguous requirements into concrete solutions. - Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating across multiple stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in fintech, investment banking, or compliance-driven software systems. - Familiarity with financial infrastructure (payments, reconciliation, accounting systems, or transaction processing). - Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) - Experience with security best practices, authentication/authorization systems, and data privacy regulations. - Track record of mentoring engineers and influencing architectural direction at scale. 🌟 What do we offer? - Remote work - Competitive USD salary - Generous Paid time-off (Vacation Time!) - People Team Partner (to target your roadblocks and customize an action plan for your career path) - Buddy Program - Virtual After-Office Activities - Diverse Culture & Inclusive environment - Healthcare insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental) with Aetna/Kaiser - HSA & FSA - 401k with Human Interest