Software Engineer II, Backend

Technology at Best Egg is based on agile principles. We believe in quickly iterating and delivering secure solutions that add value to our customers and business. We learn by testing and failing, then apply those experiences to further our progress. The organization routinely evaluates and incorporates new thinking and technologies into our best practices and standards. Best Egg is a cloud-first organization, embracing cloud technology and the potential it creates for technological innovation. We partner closely with AWS to identify new opportunities to advance our stack and business. We deploy to a modern technology stack leveraging advanced CI/CD and Infrastructure-As-Code targeting both managed containers and serverless platforms based on which solution serves us best. Members of Best Egg’s Engineering and Enterprise Architecture team partner with key stakeholders, including consumers, marketers, CX researchers, and problem advocates across the enterprise to optimize short- and long-term value streams. Encouraged by our healthy technology risk appetite we expedite feature development using techniques such as feature toggles and multi-variate testing with an aim to maximize learning opportunities and better meet consumer’s needs. We enjoy applying a wide range of tools and techniques to formulate solutions and innovations. We consider internal and external stakeholder satisfaction an important component our service performance. This Role: Software Engineer II, Backend” will be empowered to collaboratively deliver a tested, adaptable core servicing platform that drives efficiency in the investor reporting and document management spaces. In this role, you will work as an individual contributor with 80% of your time hands-on coding along with time spent collaborating with other engineers in the product pod. Responsibilities range from initial requirements analysis all the way through solution implementation and testing. Duties & Responsibilities• Demonstrate an execution-focused mindset to successfully deliver features. Take ownership of tasks and proactively identify and escalate any blockers to lead engineers and product owners that may hinder progress.During team grooming, learn and evolve to provide estimates for work to ensure realistic planning and timely delivery. Ensure implementation aligns with the project's requirements and accepted design• Emphasize the importance of clear and concise documentation, including readme files and design documents, as essential components of communication. Proactively engage in verbal communication, actively listening and asking questions to ensure a thorough understanding of project requirements and expectations. Leverage communication tools and platforms (Slack, Github, JIRA, and other tools) effectively to facilitate seamless information sharing and collaboration• Consistently adhere to and promote good engineering practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes. Demonstrate a strong commitment to code quality, including following coding standards, employing best practices, and writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to foster continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team. Implement robust testing methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing, to validate the functionality and reliability of software solutions• Take responsibility for conducting thorough unit tests, participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), and providing support during production validation testing (PVT). Additionally, with proper support from the team, be prepared to assist in resolving production incidents whenever necessary• Strong communication skills as an engineer to foster effective collaboration within the product teamRequirements• 2+ years of experience in delivering applications• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role• Experience developing and delivering features preferably using Java (Spring Boot) and Python• Proficiency working with relational Databases• Extensive experience in RESTful APIs and web services integration• Familiarity in UI development and design principles• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail• Excellent communication and leadership skills• Experience with AWS (such as S3, Lambda, SQS), CI/CD• Experience in PythonBest Egg is a consumer financial technology platform that aims to help people feel more confident about their everyday finances through a suite of products and resources. Our digital financial platform offers simple, accessible, and personalized financial solutions including personal loans, credit cards, and a financial health resource center. Our culture and values are one of the core reasons why our customers keep returning to Best Egg. We are committed to championing a culture of inclusiveness and diversity of thought, and we focus on providing a safe, flexible, and collaborative work environment. Our associates are encouraged to engage in creative problem solving, and we promote opportunities for growth and enrichment across the organization. If you are inspired by inspiring others, Best Egg is the place for you. Best Egg celebrates diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we will grow. Employee Benefits Best Egg offers many additional benefits for our employees, including (but not limited to):• Pre-tax and post-tax retirement savings plans with a competitive company matching program• Generous paid time-off plans including vacation, personal/sick time, paid short-- term and long-term disability leaves, paid parental leave, and paid company holidays• Multiple health care plans to choose from, including dental and vision options• Flexible Spending Plans for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, wellness platforms, employee assistance programs, and Health Advocate programs• Other great discounted benefits include identity theft protection, pet insurance, fitness center reimbursements, and many more! This position is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance. Yearly incentive bonus target 10% of base salary