Senior/Lead Software Engineer Cx (node.js/React)*

Company: Freedom Financial
Location: Tempe
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Freedom Financial Network is a family of companies that takes a people-first approach to financial services, using technology to empower consumers to overcome debt and create a brighter financial future. The company was founded in 2002 by Brad Stroh and Andrew Housser on the belief that by staying committed to helping people, you can ensure better financial outcomes for both the customer and the business. This Heart + $ philosophy still guides the vision of our growing company, which has helped millions of people find solutions for their financial needs.

What began with 2 people in a spare bedroom has now rapidly expanded to a vibrant business that employs over 2000 employees (known internally as The Freedom Family) in two locations: San Mateo, CA and Tempe, AZ. When you visit either of our offices, you’ll understand why our employees have voted us the Best Place to Work for the last several years. It’s a place where the Heart + $ philosophy continues to thrive, where we believe that success is only achieved by doing what’s right for our customers, our employees, and our communities.

In order to create brighter futures for our clients, employees, and businesses, Freedom Financial Network holds itself to four core values that have grown out of our Heart + $ philosophy: to care for everyone around us, act with integrity every time, collaborate with everybody we work with, and get better at what we do every day.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for a Senior/Staff Engineer (full-stack node.js/React) to join our Engineering team in our Tempe, AZ office. You will be joining a growing team, driven by innovation and experimentation. We focus our teams on outcomes that will grow the business and serve the needs of our customers. As a member of this team, you’ll help us in our relentless honing of the craft of software development: learning modern technologies, adopting and adapting processes and best practices, and leveraging the benefits of automation. We are a passionate, fast-moving team and we are looking to bring on talented individuals who can help us continue to learn and grow.

THE ROLE:

Building new experiences to attract, educate, and retain Freedom Financial Network customers

Rapidly testing, iterating, and measuring features and growth opportunities

Developing with and contributing to a component-based architect based on node.js and React and delivering highly-performant and search engine optimized (SEO), accessible user experiences to our visitors and customers

Demonstrating ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment.

REQUIREMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS:

Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.

Proficient in building full-stack applications on node.js, React, AWS/Google Cloud

Experienced in web analytics, instrumentation and eventing such as Google Analytics or Tealium and Kafka.

Familiarity or professional experience with React Native preferred.

Experience building reliable, scalable software in a cross-functional team environment that has been successfully delivered to customers.

Expertise in measuring and improving web application performance

Experience in communicating with other technical teams and senior management to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy.

CULTURAL FIT (Our Core Values):

Care (for everyone): We show compassion and contribute to the well-being and growth of those around us. We only pursue products that improve the financial lives of our clients.

Act with Integrity (every time): We take the right action even when it is hard and even when no one is watching. We treat our employees, clients, and communities the way they wish to be treated.

Get Better (every day): We innovate, iterate, and improve each day. We are creative, take thoughtful risks, and ultimately learn and recover from failures.

Collaborate (with everybody): We strive to work together toward a common purpose by proactively sharing information and inviting participation. We recognize the perspective of various groups and embrace a healthy, constructive debate.

WHY JOIN THE FREEDOM FAMILY?

Be a part of a company that is disrupting the financial services industry for the good of everyday people.

Create and scale a new group within an organization that continues to grow year over year.

Drive significant value to a rapidly growing organization in a high-profile position.

Work with people who are passionately committed to providing innovative financial solutions.

Competitive benefits

401k with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid time-off for volunteer work

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