Senior Software Engineer

Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work®, Forward is investing in its employees, technology, and customer experience – with long‑term success in mind every step of the way.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support our growing scrum teams. This role can be fully remote (EST business hours).

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and secure software solutions to meet the evolving needs of Forward’s business
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Be the technical leader; driving the enhancement of quality, scalability, reliability, and speed‑to‑market of Forward’s third‑party integration infrastructure
• Elevate software application quality through development best practices
• Ability to work across multiple teams to deliver complex features
• Maintain active engagement across multiple scrum teams, ensuring timely resolution of technical challenges
• Boost engineering productivity by creating technical artifacts, and coaching team through Design / PR reviews
• Act as a mentor for junior engineers, instilling best practices and raising the bar

• Mission‑driven company:
  Forward is a trusted source of fast, flexible funding for small businesses that have often been underserved by traditional financing options. When you join the team, you will help ensure all small businesses have access to the financial support they need to succeed.
• Flexibility is a top priority:
  Our employees are empowered to choose where they want to work (whether that’s from home, in the office, or a combination of both).

• 5+ years Full‑Stack development experience, with a focus on the backend (Ruby on Rails required)
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Experience leading and refining projects
• Understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Demonstrated depth of technical knowledge in one or more areas of the SDLC
• Experience in Agile software development
• Typically has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or additional relevant experience

• Experience providing technical leadership and / or mentorship
• Experience designing and implementing complex systems across multiple software applications and/or languages
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience with Type Script
• Experience with Golang
• Ability to influence others
• Demonstrated project management skills

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, a flexible time‑off policy, paid parental leave, 401k match for US employees, wellness reimbursement, volunteering days, annual professional development budget, and charitable donation match.

• Drive the Mission - We believe in financial opportunity for underserved small businesses. We say “yes” when others say “no.”
• Keep It Real - We value direct communication, candid feedback, and authenticity. We are an open book.
• Act with Kindness - We create an environment where caring is cool and helping is the norm. We do the right thing.
• Shoot for Extraordinary - We are inspired by innovative thinking and continuous improvement. We never settle for yesterday’s best.

Forward Financing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to fostering a fair and inclusive culture built on a foundation of high performance and exceptional customer experience. With a laser focus on employee impact, we’re able to reduce biases and ensure the right people are in the right jobs to contribute to our mission. The varied perspectives of our people fuel innovation and make us a stronger team.

By embracing what makes each of us unique, we create a supportive environment where people feel valued, accepted, and empowered to thrive.

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