Software Engineer (long term contract)

As a Software Engineer at Kiavi, your primary responsibilities include implementing well-tested features in web applications and loan origination services, maintaining high-quality code standards, reducing technical debt, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. You’ll also be tasked with defining technical strategies that align with our architectural goals.

Candidates for the Software Engineer role at Kiavi should have at least 4 years of professional experience in software development, demonstrating proficiency in one or more programming languages like Ruby, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Kotlin. Strong collaboration skills, problem-solving abilities, and a focus on building high-quality products are also essential.

Yes! The Software Engineer position at Kiavi is remote and designed for candidates based in Mexico or Brazil. This flexibility allows you to work from the comfort of your home while contributing to a dynamic, innovative team committed to making a difference in the real estate investment space.

At Kiavi, Software Engineers work with a range of technologies including Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (and frameworks like React and Next.js), PostgreSQL, and Redis. Our teams are transitioning to a service-oriented architecture, so experience in modular systems and application security is a valuable asset.

Kiavi fosters a highly collaborative and supportive team culture where Software Engineers work together closely. You will have the opportunity to engage in peer mentorship, contribute new ideas, and be part of a product-centered environment that promotes personal growth and team success.

When responding to this question, highlight specific projects where you developed web applications. Discuss the technologies you used, your role in the project, and how you approached problem-solving during development. Don't forget to mention how you ensured code quality through testing.

In your answer, emphasize your ability to assess project requirements, deadlines, and potential impact. Discuss prioritization strategies like utilizing agile methodologies or task management tools that help you stay organized, and provide an example of a time you successfully managed competing priorities.

Share a specific instance where you identified technical debt and took the initiative to address it. Describe the approaches you implemented to refactor code, improve performance, or enhance maintainability, and how these actions positively impacted your team and the project.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining code quality, such as thorough code reviews, writing unit tests, and employing continuous integration practices. You may also include your experience with automated testing to emphasize your commitment to quality.

Here, clearly list your proficiency in programming languages, especially those relevant to Kiavi like Ruby, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Kotlin, and frameworks like Rails or React. Discuss any projects where you effectively utilized these technologies.

Outline a specific challenge you encountered, the thought process you went through to analyze it, the solution you implemented, and how it was received by your team. This is your chance to showcase your problem-solving skills and technical expertise.

Emphasize your communication skills and adaptability when working with diverse teams. Provide examples of successful collaborations with design, product, or other engineering teams, and discuss how these interactions enhanced project outcomes.

Mention specific resources such as online courses, certifications, tech blogs, or community forums that you engage with. Explain how you apply new knowledge in your work and encourage others in your team to embrace new technologies as well.

Discuss the critical role application security plays in protecting customer data and maintaining trust. Provide examples of security practices you incorporate in your development process, such as secure coding standards and regular security audits.

Articulate your passion for technology, solving complex problems, and creating user-driven products. You might share personal goals, how you find motivation in team success, or your drive to innovate and improve processes continuously.