Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Fintech): Building and maintaining scalable software systems for Bankrate’s financial comparison platform with an accent on API design, system reliability, and performance optimization. Focus on delivering robust full-stack features using TypeScript, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines while mentoring junior team members.

Location: Must be based in the United States, with a preference for candidates near New York, NY or Charlotte, NC for hybrid work. Must be able to work Eastern Standard Time hours.

Salary: $80,000 – $140,000 per year

Company

Bankrate is a leading financial services platform providing consumers with data-driven insights and comparison tools for mortgages, credit cards, and savings, operating as part of the hirify.global portfolio.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable systems and product features.
• Contribute to API design and ensure alignment with technical standards.
• Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code across the full stack.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to improve system efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to clarify requirements and priorities.
• Mentor junior engineers through pair programming and code reviews.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States and able to work Eastern Standard Time hours.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages and experience with cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, data modeling, and design patterns.
• Experience with TypeScript, API services, and full-stack web frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and agile methodologies.
• Ability to debug complex issues and balance scalability, maintainability, and performance.

Nice to have

• Experience with application performance monitoring and observability tooling.
• Knowledge of content delivery network (CDN) considerations.
• Experience integrating AI tooling into development workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy starting at 20 days annually.
• Paid parental bonding benefit program.
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Commitment to professional growth and a collaborative learning culture.

Hiring process

• Live conversations with team members are required before any offer is made.
• Verification of all opportunities through official company channels.