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Kapitus

Kapitus is a financial services company that handles the financing for clients, enabling them to focus more on running their businesses. Headquartered in New York, New York, Kapitu

Software Engineer II

Location

United States

Posted

31 days ago

Salary

$96.3K - $154.4K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglishAWSCloudDynamoDBEC2MicroservicesNode.jsPython

Job Description

Software Engineer II

Kapitus

• Participate in technical design sessions to identify/document technical solutions. • Develop microservices with AWS serverless architecture. • Function as a trusted advisor with a consultative mindset in interactions with stakeholders. • Help build and maintain a best-in-class team culture through partnership, open dialogue, and transparent feedback. • Drive continual improvement to the efficiency and flexibility of the systems while keeping a high bar for customer trust, performance, and availability. • Provide technical direction to junior engineers on the team. • Support legacy code as needed while building out the future state systems and solutions.

Job Requirements

  • BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Minimum 4-8 years of hands-on development experience using modern programming languages including NodeJS and Python
  • Looking specifically for experience with designing & implementing both REST & event based services using AWS tool suite including Lambda functions, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM, etc.
  • Experience implementing and supporting SaaS/Cloud software solutions including developing/supporting functionality to integrate with internal systems.
  • Experience developing with AWS services: Lambdas, SQS, SNS, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, IAM, STS
  • Experience working with both non-relational and multiple relational database platforms (RDS)
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven history of working in Agile development environment
  • Experience with developing and deploying APIs (must have)
  • Experience building infrastructure with Cloud Formation Templates (CFTs)

Benefits

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC), with various coverage levels available to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Additional perks through UHC include: Sweat Equity, free subscription to the Calm App, UHC rewards, Real Appeal, and Quit For Life.
  • Flexible Spending Account: Set aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, pharmacy or dependent care expenses.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account: Employer sponsored post-tax benefits that allow reimbursement for expenses related to physical, mental and financial well-being.
  • 100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance, ensuring our employees have comprehensive protection without any personal expense.
  • Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha, providing additional security for our employees. Additionally, Colonial Accident and Hospitalization insurances are also available, offering further protection against unforeseen events.
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave, supporting our employees during important family milestones.
  • Commuter Benefits: We offer pre-tax benefits on parking and commuter expenses to cover travel to and from work.
  • LifeBalance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness. Additional benefits include:
  • Pet and car insurance discounts.
  • Financial services such as LegalShield.
  • Relaxation and stress management tools.
  • Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more, enriching your personal and family life.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events. Managed through our LSA plan, Kapitus Academy.
  • Travel Reimbursement: We also offer travel reimbursement for all work-related travel, supporting your involvement in career and personal development activities.
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time.
  • Retirement Benefits: Our 401K plan is managed through Fidelity. To support your long-term financial goals, the company provides a 25% match on your contributions, up to 6% of your annual salary.

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