Senior Software Engineer, Backend

About Bluevine

Bluevine is on a mission to enable a better financial future for small business owners through innovative banking solutions designed just for them. By combining best-in-class technology with advanced security and a deep understanding of the small business community, we deliver end-to-end banking and lending products that empower always-on entrepreneurs to grow their businesses with confidence. 

As a dynamic company with massive potential, we’re backed by leading investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, 83North, Citi Ventures, and nearly 9 years of proven success. Since launching in 2013, we have grown exponentially, amassing over 400,000 customers across all 50 states and a global team of more than 500 people. Our passion is driven by purpose: to give small businesses the tools they need to succeed and we’re just getting started. 

All of this begins with our team who are driven by collaboration, problem-solving, and learning and growing together. With a commitment to innovation and community impact, our mission is to help every small business—and every team member—thrive. Join us! #LI-Hybrid

Join Our Team: Building Robust Banking Solution

About the Team: Crafting Exceptional Banking Solutions for SMB Financial Services 

At Bluevine, our team is dedicated to transforming financial services for SMBs by delivering fast, flexible, and reliable solutions. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with our Product Managers and Designers to develop and maintain critical backend systems that power our banking applications. Our team consists of talented developers with diverse expertise in backend technologies, working together to innovate and create a significant impact in the fintech and SMB space.

About the Role: Transforming Fintech with SMB Banking Solutions

As a Senior Backend Engineer at BlueVine, you'll play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our banking platform. You'll work with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into robust, scalable backend solutions. You'll have the opportunity to develop cutting-edge tools that ensure every transaction on our platform is seamless and secure.

If you're passionate about creating impactful backend solutions and driving innovation in the fintech space, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey at Bluevine.

What You'll Do:

• Work on our flagship product - the Bluevine banking application
• Design and build complex, state-of-the-art banking products 
• Design and build complex features and distributed services in the cloud using a variety of Python tools
• Develop projects through their entire lifecycle: provide technical solutions, specifications, testing, documentation, and deploy at scale
• Scale our banking application utilizing Python tools such as Django, Celery, and more
• Work with Product Managers to develop compelling product roadmaps and features
• Work with designers to find elegant solutions to usability problems
• Provide leadership and mentorship to other engineers on the team
• Tackle challenging problems and collaborate on innovative solutions
• Work with multiple teams and stakeholders on cross-platform projects

What We Look For:

• 5+ years of experience designing and building fast, reliable, scalable client-server applications
• At least 3+ years of working knowledge of Python with experience in Flask/Django or similar framework
• Experience with RESTful APIs and server-side APIs integration
• Experience writing unit and integration tests with various testing frameworks
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to a fast-paced development environment
• Strong sense of design and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• An awesome personality and great team player skills
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Bonus Points If You Also Have:

• Experience in AWS or any other cloud services provider
• Experience in front-end JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or VueJS)
• Experience with the Docker ecosystem
• Experience with monitoring tools, dashboards, and visualizations
• Experience in a FinTech company

Company Values Integration:

At BlueVine, we believe in fostering a culture that embodies our core values:

• Grow Together: Growth isn't just about individual success; it's about lifting each other and thriving as a team. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, support, and continuous learning.