• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise websites using WordPress and Drupal. • Build custom themes, plugins, and reusable components aligned with design systems such as the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS). • Implement integrations with external systems and APIs including identity providers, analytics platforms, and data services. • Collaborate with designers and product teams to deliver responsive, accessible front-end implementations. • Contribute to CMS architecture decisions including content modeling, taxonomy, and reusable components. • Work with technical lead to automate content migrations and conduct data integrity validation. • Ensure solutions meet accessibility, security, and performance standards and contribute to engineering best practices. • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, and backlog refinement. • Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and improve system reliability. • Work with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and platform operations. • Other relevant duties as qualified and trained to assume.

Job DetailsJob Location: Allied Benefit Systems - CHICAGO, IL 60606Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Information TechnologyPOSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Software Engineer Backend is responsible for designing and developing backend software solutions, including APIs and business logic, that support Allied’s internal and external Digital products. The role involves solving technical problems, contributing to the design of scalable and maintainable systems, and providing technical guidance to junior developers. As a senior engineer, this position is also responsible for helping resolve technical issues and supporting the successful delivery of projects assigned to the team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and business logic that enable frontend teams to focus on presentation and application behavior Contribute to feature delivery while also supporting shared platform capabilities as needed to enable team and organizational goals Collaborate with frontend engineers, product partners, and other stakeholders to ensure backend solutions effectively support feature requirements Participate in roadmap execution that balances feature delivery with backend and platform health Provide technical guidance to junior developers, particularly in backend design, code quality, and maintainability Partner with the manager and stakeholders to identify and resolve technical or delivery blockers Participate in code reviews to ensure solutions align with established engineering standards and best practices Work across the full development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment Contribute to the creation and maintenance of automated CI/CD pipelines supporting backend services Meet expectations for productivity, quality, and achievement of individual and team goals Collaborate with the manager to help shape technical strategies aligned with product and platform needs Adhere to all applicable privacy and security regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, and related standards Other duties as assigned EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in computer science or information Technology or equivalent work experience required. Certifications & Licenses: none required, though MCSA, GCP, and HIPAA Awareness/Security are preferred. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 7+ years of professional software development experience building and supporting production grade systems Experience designing and implementing APIs and backend services that encapsulate business logic and support frontend applications Deep expertise in C# and .NET, including ASP.NET Web APIs and modern .NET (.NET Core) Strong foundation in object oriented programming and design, with practical application of SOLID principles Proven experience designing scalable application architectures, such as Microservices, N Tier, or Clean Architecture Hands on experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL) and data access technologies such as Entity Framework Core or comparable ORMs Experience writing maintainable, testable backend code, with exposure to TDD and/or BDD practices Experience deploying and operating backend services and databases in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies, frameworks, or patterns as business and technical needs evolve Ability to independently analyze problems and implement effective technical solutions, balancing quality, performance, and maintainability Experience leveraging AI assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, or learning Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts and tools such as Terraform Experience with authentication and integration patterns, including SSO and system to system data exchange Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar platforms for source control and build automation POSITION COMPETENCIES Job Knowledge Time Management Accountability Communication Initiative Customer Focus PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is a standard desk role requiring extended periods of sitting and computer work WORK ENVIRONMENT Remote Here at Allied, we believe that great talent can thrive from anywhere. Our remote friendly culture offers flexibility and the comfort of working from home, while also ensuring you are set up for success. To support a smooth and efficient remote work experience, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 100Mbps download/25Mbps upload. Reliable internet service is essential for staying connected and productive. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Compensation is not limited to base salary. Allied values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive Benefit Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and a Technology Stipend. Allied reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise, pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to the position you understand that the specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualification and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role. Qualifications

• Lead development and deployment activities leveraging AI and cloud-native technologies. • Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and stakeholders to define system requirements and design solutions. • Refactor existing COBOL-based mainframe applications into modern, cloud-optimized Java microservices using AWS Transform tools. • Develop and maintain high-quality, secure code to meet performance, reliability, and scalability requirements. • Implement AI/ML models to predict workloads and optimize resource allocation. • Design and build REST APIs for seamless integration with USPS systems (e.g., AMS, Edw, PTR2, WebEOR). • Apply DevSecOps practices to automate deployment and testing, ensuring secure and efficient delivery. • Conduct comprehensive code reviews and implement CI/CD pipelines. • Ensure all development aligns with USPS’s AI strategy, governance, and compliance requirements. • Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end reporting solutions, integrating front-end visualization tools with back-end data processing and storage systems.

Self Financial is a venture-backed, high-growth FinTech company with a mission to increase economic inclusion and financial resilience by empowering people to build credit and build savings. We're looking for people who share our passion and are driven to tackle challenges, find solutions and make the financial space better for the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about challenging the status quo of the credit industry by providing people accessible tools to take control of their credit. Executing on our mission requires deep collaboration across our teams to ensure our products reach the people who can benefit from them the most, particularly the 100 million+ Americans who have no or low credit. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support our Payments (PayPort) platform, which powers critical business operations and revenue-generating processes. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and ongoing development of payment systems and related services. As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to both "run the business" operations and key initiatives, including payment integrations and financial reporting capabilities. You will work cross functionally with product, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, resilient solutions. What you’ll do: Payment Platform Ownership - Support and maintain the PayPort payment platform and related services - Ensure system uptime, reliability, and performance of critical payment workflows - Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues impacting payment systems Development & Delivery - Design, develop, and enhance payment processing capabilities and integrations - Build and support bank and bureau reporting functionality - Contribute to scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions - Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle Operational Excellence - Support day-to-day "run the business" operations for payment systems - Improve system reliability through monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization - Implement best practices in testing, automation, and deployment Collaboration & Leadership - Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Product, DevOps, and Finance - Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and sprint planning - Mentor junior and mid-level engineers as needed What you’ll have: - 5-8 years of experience in software development - Strong experience with backend systems and service-oriented architecture - Experience supporting or building payment systems or financial platforms - Proficiency in programming languages, frameworks, and database systems (SQL) - Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and production support - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a production-critical environment Preferred Qualifications - Experience with payment processing, financial systems, or regulated environments - Experience building bank or bureau reporting systems - Familiarity with scalability, fault tolerance, and high-availability systems - Experience working in high-growth or resource-constrained environments - Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Base salary range: $114,000 - $169,000 annually. Individual pay is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, and other job-related reasons. Benefits and Perks: We have the compensation and benefits you expect. But there's one thing that Self Financial can offer that many companies cannot: we can positively change the world, while making a profit. We are a team of Builders, empowering our customers to build their dreams. We have a Do the Right Thing ethos in all that we do, and we hope you value that approach, too. Our perks include: - Company equity in the form of Stock Options - Performance-based bonuses - Generous employer-paid health, vision and dental insurance coverage - Flexible vacation policy - Educational assistance - Free gym membership - Casual dress code - Team building events and activities - Remote work arrangements/ flexible work schedule - Paid parental leave Self Financial requires all employees hired to successfully pass a background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time, we are only able to consider applicants who are U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders for employment opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.