Senior Backend Software Engineer

Company Overview

Promise empowers utilities and government agencies to create flexible, affordable solutions for individuals struggling with debt. Our innovative approach to payment plans and relief distribution significantly improves enrollment and recovery rates, helping individuals clear debts faster and reducing delinquencies for our partners.

We treat people facing financial difficulties with respect and dignity, providing the tools and resources they need to thrive. Our team includes experts from companies like Palantir, Google, Stripe, and esteemed government leaders.

Backed by over $50 million in funding from top investors such as 8VC, Kapor Capital, XYZ Ventures, and Howard Schultz, we've been recognized as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies of 2022."

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Promise, you will be the driving force behind building and scaling the backend systems that power our innovative payment and financial services. Working closely with a dynamic team of front-end developers, product managers, and infrastructure engineers, you will ensure our systems are efficient, reliable, and scalable.

Your work will directly enable our mission to deliver flexible, affordable solutions that empower individuals to overcome financial challenges and achieve financial stability.

We need a technically-strong and values-oriented product development team to make this possible. We want people who are passionate about building technical solutions that are rooted in empathy, simplicity, and accessibility while being performant, scalable, and secure. You would be a foundational member of our small mission driven team, helping to build amazing customer-focused software from concept through implementation.

Our platform modernizes and humanizes government payments, increasing revenue and efficiency for government agencies while helping residents navigate payments with dignity and ease. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where every team member can contribute to our mission of making government services more accessible and human-centered.