Software Engineer - Deal Flow & Underwriting

TheGuarantors is a fintech company helping multifamily owners and operators mitigate leasing risk while expanding access for renters. The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and operating mission-critical systems that power the deal and application lifecycle, focusing on scalable backend services and modernizing the platform architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Own a slice of the product end-to-end — from requirements through development, QA, and production
• Execute day-to-day responsibilities related to building and extending backend services and React frontends within a micro-service architecture with accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
• Analyze, review, or maintain services, APIs, and data models to support business needs
• Partner with product managers, QA, designers, and engineers across teams to support shared priorities and cross-team projects and ensure alignment
• Communicate updates, risks, blockers, and recommendations clearly and proactively
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, scalability, and developer experience
• Use data, judgment, and business context to inform decisions and recommendations
• Manage assigned work independently and follow through on commitments, deadlines, and deliverables
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Perform other role-related responsibilities as assigned and aligned with business needs

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong backend focus
• Experience with Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, Go in production, including designing and operating APIs (REST/GraphQL) and relational data models (PostgreSQL)
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and micro-service architecture, including experience decomposing or migrating away from monolithic systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex features end-to-end, partner with product and cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic business environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master's degree preferred), or equivalent practical experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, cross-functional environment
• Experience using Node.js, Go, GraphQL, AWS products, Redis, and React
• Master's degree in Computer Science or additional training in distributed systems or software architecture
• Prior experience in fintech, insurance, or real estate technology