Senior Fullstack Engineer

Senior Fullstack Engineer at Clair

About Clair

Clair is a fintech company revolutionizing the financial landscape for hourly workers. We empower them with instant access to their earned wages, breaking down traditional financial barriers and promoting financial freedom.

The Role

As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you will be a key player in building and scaling our mission-critical financial applications. You will own the architecture and development of real-time, high-availability systems, ensuring seamless and secure on-demand pay experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly scalable APIs and lead high-performance engineering projects from conception to deployment.
• Optimize transaction processing systems for instant payments and sub-millisecond response times.
• Make key architectural decisions to scale our on-demand pay and embedded finance solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and user-centric financial products.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building scalable fintech products.
• Mastery in backend development (PHP/Laravel preferred, but other languages considered).
• Proficiency in frontend development using React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Expo (React Native).
• Strong understanding of API design principles and best practices.
• Passion for clean code, maintainability, and exceptional developer experience.
• Ability to rapidly adapt to new technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience: 5+ years of proven experience building and scaling high-performance, mission-critical applications, preferably within the fintech industry.
• Backend Development: Mastery of backend development principles and technologies, with a strong preference for PHP and the Laravel framework. Experience with other backend languages will be considered.
• Frontend Development: Proficiency in React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Expo (React Native) for building responsive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Architectural Expertise: Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable APIs and contribute to architectural decisions for complex systems.
• Performance Optimization: Experience optimizing transaction processing systems for real-time performance, aiming for sub-millisecond response times.
• Continuous Learning: A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and a willingness to embrace new tools and methodologies.
• Teamwork: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, agile development environment.

Technical Development

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems using PHP/Laravel or equivalent languages.
• Architect and implement high-performance APIs to support real-time financial transactions.
• Develop and optimize frontend applications using React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Expo (React Native) for a seamless user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of financial applications with existing systems.

System Optimization

• Identify and implement performance improvements to transaction processing systems, ensuring sub-millisecond response times.
• Monitor system health and proactively address potential bottlenecks to maintain high availability.
• Conduct code reviews and implement best practices to ensure code quality and maintainability.

Innovation & Growth

• Contribute to the development of innovative financial solutions, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance Clair's offerings.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in fintech development.
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute to the evolution of Clair's technical architecture.

Clair's hiring team begins by reviewing applications for the Senior Fullstack Engineer position, focusing on relevant experience in fintech and mastery of required technologies. Candidates whose profiles align with the role's requirements are invited to a technical phone screening. This initial conversation assesses their understanding of core concepts and problem-solving abilities.

Successful candidates progress to a virtual coding challenge, designed to evaluate their practical skills and coding style. Following the challenge, top performers participate in a multi-stage interview process. This includes discussions with engineering team members to delve deeper into technical expertise and project experience, as well as conversations with leadership to explore cultural fit and career aspirations. Clair's team strives to make the process engaging and informative for all candidates.

Clair is revolutionizing the financial landscape for hourly workers. As a leading fintech company, Clair empowers individuals with on-demand pay solutions and innovative digital banking tools. By providing instant access to earned wages, Clair is breaking down traditional financial barriers and fostering financial freedom for those who rely on hourly income. Driven by a mission to create a more equitable financial system, Clair leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver seamless and reliable financial services.