Looking to take the next step in your software engineering career? PowerPay is seeking a talented Backend Software Developer to join its growing technology team in Wayne, Pennsylvania. This is an exciting opportunity to work on scalable backend systems, build high-performance APIs, and contribute to innovative financial technology solutions. If you’re passionate about backend development and enjoy solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment, this role offers competitive compensation, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | PowerPay |
| Role | Backend Software Developer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) |
| Job Location | Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Salary | $130,000 – $160,000 per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site (based on business requirements) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level to Senior-Level |
| Industry | Financial Technology (FinTech) |
Job Description
PowerPay, a fast-growing financial technology company, is seeking a Backend Software Developer to help continue to scale out our loan origination and servicing platforms. You will work with the existing engineering team, but the ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and help contribute to the direction of the projection and team.
We’re looking for a motivated individual who is willing to jump into the organization and start contributing. We are looking for individuals who have the desire to win, a tenacious appetite to be number one, and enjoy an independent and collaborative work environment. PowerPay offers a great working environment (state of the art technology, spacious up to date office, full stocked kitchen, fun areas – ping pong table, corn hole, soccer and more!) and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the organization and did we mention an awesome team of co-workers?
Successful candidates will be a hard-working driven individual that will be able to assist the Engineering team. This position works out of our Wayne, PA office and works a hybrid schedule (M/F work from home, T/W/Th work in the office).
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement solutions
- Create and maintain APIs, rSpec testing suite, and middleware to facilitate data flow between systems
- Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging to identify and resolve integration issues
- Ensure compliance with security protocols and data privacy regulations during integration processes
- Troubleshoot and optimize application performance to provide optimal experience
- Ability to design maintainable database schemas and easy-to-understand data structures
- Ability to design technical solutions with little direction or guidance
- Engage in the team’s organizational processes, such as planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews, to ensure effective collaboration and feedback.
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Proactively identify and address potential technical issues and bottlenecks
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and/or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in one of the programming languages Ruby with Ruby on Rails, Python, NodeJS
- Experience with SFTP/FTP, File, OAuth2, OIDC, TLS, SSH, etc
- Knowledge of Postgresql, Mysql, MariaDB or equivalent databases
- Knowledge of caching
- Familiarity with rSpect testing framework
- Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration and knowledge of Postman
- Be a self starter and able to work in a fast paced environment
- Familiarity with Linux environments and Docker in general
- Strong communication ability to describe complex problems and solutions
Complimentary skills:
- Experience developing with ReactJS
- Experience with NewRelic
- Experience with AWS infrastucture
- Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Experience within finTech/startup realm is desirable
Selection Process
- Submit your online application.
- Resume screening by the recruitment team.
- Initial HR or recruiter interview.
- Technical assessment or coding evaluation.
- Technical interview with the engineering team.
- Final interview with hiring managers or leadership.
- Reference and background verification.
- Offer discussion and onboarding.
How to Apply
- Visit the official PowerPay careers page.
- Search for the Backend Software Developer position in Wayne, PA.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements carefully.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your backend development experience and technical skills.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for updates from the recruitment team.
