Sr Software Engineer - Builder Tools

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Software Engineer – Builder Tools based in the United States

This is an opportunity for a senior software engineer to build and improve the infrastructure and developer tools that power reliable software delivery. As part of the Builder Tools team, you will design and implement cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering tools that simplify development and accelerate deployments. You will help strengthen the reliability, scalability, and quality of systems supporting a mission-driven fintech platform. Working closely with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders, you will contribute to technical decisions, engineering standards, and continuous process improvements. The role combines hands-on software development with infrastructure engineering, automation, and technical leadership. You will also mentor fellow engineers and help create an environment where teams can build, test, and release software with confidence.

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure using AWS.

• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for a multi-account, multi-service environment to support efficient and reliable software deployments.

• Build internal developer tools that improve engineering productivity and simplify development workflows.

• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders across teams, sharing technical knowledge and strengthening engineering expertise.

• Write clean, maintainable, high-quality code and comprehensive tests to ensure systems remain reliable, performant, and easy to monitor.

• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including technical design, coding, testing, deployment, and production releases.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, development tools, infrastructure practices, and team processes.

• Mentor other engineers, provide technical guidance, and conduct thorough code reviews.

• Promote best practices in software quality, infrastructure automation, and deployment reliability.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of professional experience designing, building, and scaling software services, particularly using cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Cloud Development Kit (CDK).

• Experience implementing IaC as part of continuous deployment workflows is preferred.

• At least 2 years of professional experience with CI/CD tools such as AWS CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions.

• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including the ability to write understandable, testable, and maintainable code.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong ownership and initiative, with the ability to take projects from planning through delivery and proactively resolve challenges.

• Experience leading cross-functional projects and keeping stakeholders informed of progress, priorities, and outcomes.

• Collaborative and empathetic mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems that affect customers and engineering teams.

• Interest in mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Annual base salary range of $190,000–$230,000, depending on geographic location, relevant skills, and experience.

• Additional compensation components, such as bonuses, commissions, or equity, may be available depending on the position.

• 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar employer match of up to 4% of compensation, immediately vested, with no plan fees.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Competitive paid time off and parental leave.

• Monthly work-from-home stipend.

• Quarterly lifestyle stipend.

• Financial wellness resources, including access to digital tools and financial professionals.

• Enhanced mental health support for employees and their dependents.

• Fertility care and family-forming benefits.

• Student loan planning and repayment resources.

• Team-building activities, virtual social events, and team offsites.

• Physical, financial, and mental wellness resources.