Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

THE ROLE

At Orum, we move money faster than traditional methods. While we want to move fast, we also need to be accurate. It’s a puzzle that tends to hook people into the industry. Once you get bit by the payments bug, it's hard to look away. Are you looking for the opportunity to build the road as well as help build the road map in the first place? Then this is the back-end role for you. We are looking for engineers who want to build and grow in a fun work environment. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

We value action-oriented individuals who thrive on making things happen. We are looking for people who not only possess a deep understanding of the fundamental principles behind the languages they love but also embrace the art of turning ideas into reality. 

If you're seeking an opportunity where you can channel your enthusiasm into making a real impact, join our dynamic team and dive into the fascinating world of payments, where you'll encounter numerous challenges and tackle customer pain points. We are at an exciting stage, where your contributions will directly influence the trajectory of our company. 

THE TEAM

The mission of the engineering team at Orum.io is to revolutionize the future of banking and payments through innovative technology solutions.  We are building a platform that combines the simplest, most intuitive payments API the world has seen with a world-class portal experience. We strive to create a scalable platform that meets the needs of our customers while driving financial inclusion, enhancing financial well-being, and unlocking new growth opportunities. Our goal is to empower our customers by providing them with a comprehensive solution that gives them access to faster payments and fully-automated payment orchestration.

Some of the areas our team focuses on are:

• Simplifying the integration and onboarding of our newest customers to deliver value as soon as possible.
• Managing our growing API, its documentation, and customer portal efficiently with thoughtful flexibility in our designs.
• Thinking about compliance as we grow to become a vital part of the financial system. Part of our work is to ensure that we protect our clients against fraud in any shape or form.
• Whether it is ACH, RTP, or FedNow, we aim to master the similarities and differences of payment rails at the network and bank level, as well as how we can craft solutions that find synergies between them.
• Scaling our platform in volume as well as with features with a commitment to simplicity in mind.
• Thinking holistically about developing our platform while keeping security in mind. Our goal is to create a platform that enables engineers to deliver value quickly and securely.
• We are customer focused and strive to provide our customers with the best possible experiences integrating with our API and interacting with our portal.

YOUR IMPACT

Within one month, you will:

• Familiarize yourself with the company's software development processes, coding standards, and tools.
• Understand the organization's product architecture, system components, and technology stack.
• Start contributing to smaller tasks or bugs to gain familiarity with the codebase and establish a foundation of knowledge.
• Collaborate with team members, actively participate in meetings, and seek guidance or clarification when needed.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning and quickly grasp the project's context and requirements.

• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, seeking opportunities to improve and innovate within the project.

• Begin building relationships with team members and stakeholders to foster effective communication and collaboration.

Within three months, you will:

• Take ownership of complex features or projects, from design to implementation, while adhering to coding best practices and prioritizing simplicity and scalability in design choices.
• Show the ability to effectively estimate tasks, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Mentor and assist junior team members by providing guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, such as product managers and PayOps, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions for process improvements, architectural enhancements, or optimizations based on your growing understanding of the system.
• Exhibit a deepening understanding of the company's domain, industry, and market trends, and apply that knowledge to make informed technical decisions, always putting yourself in the shoes of our users.

Within six months, you will:

• Independently handle complex and critical projects, showcasing a high level of technical expertise and problem-solving abilities by providing simpler solutions and designs.
• Actively contribute to the refinement and improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership within the team, sharing insights, proposing innovative solutions, and guiding architectural discussions.
• Continuously improve the quality of the codebase through code refactoring, automated testing, and documentation.
• Act as a role model, take pride in your work, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their growth and professional development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify long-term technical goals, drive technical roadmaps, and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes.

TECHNOLOGIES WE LIKE

• Go, TypeScript, REST
• AWS - SQS, RDS, Lambdas, ECS, API Gateway, and more!
• Event-Driven Architectures
• Terraform
• DataDog, CircleCI, Docker