Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer
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Job Description
Here at Hometap were collaborative passionate and always ready to roll up our sleeves to create solutions that help people get more out of homeownership and out of life. Our first product a home equity investment gives homeowners the opportunity to quickly access the equity theyve built in their home to pay for whats most important to them from handling debt to finally making much-needed renovations without taking on debt.
We work hard and have some fun along the way too. You dont have to take our word for it:The Boston Globe and Forbes have recognized us as a great place to work and weve been honored for our commitment to innovation in the fintech space by Inc. HousingWire and more!
In case you need any more convincing we also provide competitive compensation healthcare coverage unlimited PTO a generous share package and a strong culture with plenty of opportunities for team-building and camaraderie.
Who you are:
As a Senior Software Engineer at Hometap youll be embedded in a focused pod of four engineers and a QA engineer working closely with product managers and engineering leadership to build software that helps homeowners access the equity in their homes. Your time will be split between hands-on development shaping technical requirements mentoring teammates and leading initiatives that raise the bar for quality and impact. This role is about more than just writing code its about being a partner in delivering thoughtful scalable solutions that drive our mission forward.
What youll do:
- Design build and test software primarily using Python and JavaScript/TypeScript with a focus on clean maintainable architecture
- Collaborate closely with engineers product managers QA and stakeholders to shape requirements and deliver impactful features using Agile practices.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to teammates helping to foster a culture of growth inclusion and continuous improvement
- Take ownership of project execution and contribute to technical planning ensuring solutions are thoughtful scalable and aligned with business goals
- Maintain a high bar for code quality through peer reviews testing and clear documentation
- Integrate with a wide range of systems including Salesforce AVM providers credit bureaus Segment and Camunda
- Use data and analytics to inform technical decisions and support a culture of evidence-based iteration
What you bring:
- 7 years of professional software development experience using modern programming languages and frameworks our stack includes Python (Django) and JavaScript/TypeScript (React) but we value adaptability and engineering fundamentals over specific tech
- Strong understanding of database design and querying with experience using SQL and/or ORMs
- Hands-on experience with unit integration and end-to-end testing practices
- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (we use AWS) and how to design for scalability and reliability
- Proficiency with Git or similar version control systems and workflows
- Solid grasp of API design including how to build consume and document web services
- A thoughtful collaborative approach to problem-solving you care about quality clarity and helping others level up
Bonus Points:
- Experience working in fintech or regulated industries with high standards for security and compliance
- Exposure to products where software supports the delivery of a financial service rather than being the end product itself
- Proven experience as a tech lead driving technical direction and mentoring others
- Familiarity with the fintech ecosystem including concepts like underwriting credit or financial data integrations
Hometap is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities regardless of race age color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression genetic information national origin pregnancy marital veteran or disability status. If there is an accommodation that would support your ability to apply and interview with Hometap please let us know by emailing
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
