Software Engineer Job at Method Recruiting, a 3x Inc. 5000 company in Menlo Park

Overview

Job Title: Software Engineer

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join the development team building our newest product offering for business and personal finance management. This role focuses on building high-quality web and mobile applications using modern React technologies, with customer-facing features that help millions of users manage their financial lives. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to grow your skills in a supportive environment and contribute to a product that improves financial well-being.

Responsibilities

Core Development

• Develop and maintain high-quality web and mobile applications using React JS and React Native technologies
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established best practices
• Implement new features and enhancements for business and personal finance applications
• Collaborate with cloud services team to integrate frontend applications with microservices
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving team coding standards

Product Development

• Work closely with Product Management and Design teams to translate requirements into technical implementations
• Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces that meet both functional and visual requirements
• Ensure applications meet performance, scalability, and security standards
• Contribute to the overall technical architecture and design decisions for the platform

Collaboration & Growth

• Participate actively in Agile development processes including Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features on schedule
• Learn from senior engineers and technical leaders through mentorship and pair programming
• Share knowledge and insights with team members to foster collective growth
• Contribute to platform initiatives and engineering best practices across teams

Quality & Delivery

• Write comprehensive unit tests and participate in integration testing
• Debug and resolve technical issues in a timely manner
• Participate in release planning and deployment processes
• Monitor application performance and contribute to optimization efforts

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in React JS and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with React Native for mobile development
• Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, responsive design)
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Context API, or similar)
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating frontend applications with backend services
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows

Technical Skills

• Understanding of modern frontend build tools and development workflows
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, or similar)
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques
• Understanding of security best practices for web applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building customer-facing applications
• Familiarity with fintech or financial services domain
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
• Experience working with design systems and component libraries
• Understanding of database concepts and SQL

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and grow professionally
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Customer-focused mindset with passion for building great user experiences

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Location: Menlo Park, CA