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0625 - 252SUM | Full Stack Software Engineer

Summary

Builds full-stack web tools (React/Node.js) for a fintech startup focused on student debt repayment, collaborating cross-functionally to design scalable features that improve user financial outcomes.


Full Stack Software Engineer (Remote – Contract Opportunity) - LATAM Residents Only


A mission-driven fintech startup is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to help expand its platform that guides users toward student debt freedom. With millions of borrowers facing complex repayment challenges, this company builds intelligent, user-focused tools to drive lasting financial change.

About the Company:

This is a Certified B Corp® backed by top-tier investors, with a mission to improve financial well-being for individuals burdened by student loans. Through partnerships with employers, nonprofits, and public institutions, the platform has already helped thousands of borrowers save substantial amounts and better manage their loan journeys.

The Role:

This is more than just writing code or solving GitHub tickets. You'll work cross-functionally with product, design, and leadership to deliver technology that genuinely improves lives. You'll play a hands-on role in building new tools and refining the user experience across onboarding, loan optimization, savings automation, and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop robust web features and backend systems using JavaScript, Node.js, and React
  • Collaborate with the product and design teams to ship impactful, user-centered solutions
  • Participate in system design discussions for upcoming features and platform enhancements
  • Troubleshoot edge cases and user-reported bugs using solid database investigation skills
  • Conduct thoughtful peer code reviews to promote high-quality code across the team
  • Ensure scalability, performance, and best practices are top-of-mind at all stages of development
What You Bring:

  • 2–5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in production environments
  • A strong foundation in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, and relational databases (eg, Postgres)
  • Familiarity with Redux and an appreciation for clean, maintainable, testable code
  • Understanding of system design principles and experience working across the full stack
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to work well with remote, cross-functional teams
  • Interest in fintech, social impact, or tools that remove financial barriers to education
Bonus:

  • Exposure to Python, especially in a data-oriented context
  • Experience working in startups or mission-driven organizations
Compensation & Benefits:

  • Contract position with competitive monthly pay (totaling approximately $50K–$75K annually)
  • Fully remote, flexible schedule
  • Benefits include:
    • Flexible time off
    • Monthly lunch stipend
    • Home office setup reimbursement
    • Access to WeWork spaces
    • Tuition reimbursement benefit
    • Virtual events, plus opportunities to attend in-person team meetups (eg, “Summer Camp” and Holiday events)

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