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Kapitus has received reports that the content and method of communication can vary, but messages may contain requests for payment (e.g., fees for equipment or training) and/or for sensitive financial information.\nKapitus will never ask a candidate for employment for payment or financial information during the initial application or interview process. All open positions are posted in location specific employment portals available at www.kapitus.com/careers All legitimate Kapitus job postings on employment sites will direct candidates to complete an application through these portals before completion of the hiring process.\nCandidates with additional questions or concerns regarding any recruiting communications or Kapitus’ recruiting process in general should email  \nAs a Software Engineer at Kapitus, you will be working with other developers to design well-crafted software. We are looking for engineers with a focus on code quality, developed in an agile environment utilizing modern architecture and design practices. Your contributions will empower Kapitus to continue helping small business owners find lending options so they can make payroll during tough times, scale to meet market demands, and make large purchases to scale their operations. You will join a team of engineers tasked with developing the modern interfaces to replace existing legacy systems.\nWhat you will do:\nDesign, develop, test, and maintain new software for internal customers from the ground up while providing a strong foundation for future development\nHelp define the architecture, technical patterns, and engineering practices for a new platform while integrating with or extracting capabilities from legacy applications\nDevelop backend services primarily in Python, with particular emphasis on Flask\nBuild and integrate solutions using AWS services, including Lambda, Cognito, SNS, SQS, and DynamoDB\nMaintain and improve deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes\nBuild and maintain infrastructure using tools such as OpenTofu and Terraform\nCollaborate with Stakeholders to understand the product roadmap, communicate progress, identify risks, and support delivery within an Agile/Scrum environment\nPartner with the Tech Lead and Engineering Manager to make sound technical decisions and establish scalable development practices\nParticipate in code reviews and contribute to team-wide engineering standards as the team grows\nMentor junior developers on Python and engineering practices\nWhat we’re looking for:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum 5+ years of engineering experience\nDeep understanding of Python (5 years+) experience in Flask is preferred.\nExperience working in AWS particularly Lambda, Cognito, SNS, SQS, and DynamoDB\n2+ years of Salesforce experience\n3 + years of experience building or maintaining deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes\nExperience building clean, readable, and well documented code using modern best practices.\nExperience working with infrastructure-as-code tools such as OpenTofu and Terraform\nExperience working in an Agile environment utilizing Scrum\nExperience collaborating with Product Owners and technical leadership to deliver work from a prioritized roadmap or backlog\nStrong understanding of software development, testing, code quality, maintainability, and technical documentation\nClear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders\nAbility to remain organized and effective when working under pressure and managing time-sensitive deliverables\nA growth mindset and interest in progressing from a senior engineering role toward technical leadership\nA strong sense of mentorship and a willingness to support the development of other team members\nExperience in the financial services or lending industry is a strong plus\nCertification in AWS is preferred\nKapitus Total Rewards Package Includes:\nCompetitive Base Salary Range of $96,300-$154,400 Kapitus is providing this as a good faith salary range to comply with applicable law. The applicant’s final salary will depend on a number of factors including the applicant’s geographic location, skills, and experience.\nAnnual Incentive Compensation Eligibility - Up to 10% annually\n Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC), with various coverage levels available to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Additional perks through UHC include: Sweat Equity, free subscription to the Calm App, UHC rewards, Real Appeal, and Quit For Life.\nFlexible Spending Account: Set aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, pharmacy or dependent care expenses. \nLifestyle Spending Account: Employer sponsored post-tax benefits that allow reimbursement for expenses related to physical, mental and financial well-being. \n100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance, ensuring our employees have comprehensive protection without any personal expense.\nVoluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha, providing additional security for our employees. Additionally, Colonial Accident and Hospitalization insurances are also available, offering further protection against unforeseen events.\nPaid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave, supporting our employees during important family milestones.\nCommuter Benefits: We offer pre-tax benefits on parking and commuter expenses to cover travel to and from work.\nLifeBalance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness. Additional benefits include: Pet and car insurance discounts.\nFinancial services such as LegalShield.\nRelaxation and stress management tools.\n\nPlum Benefits Discount Program: Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more, enriching your personal and family life.\nTuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events. Managed through our LSA plan, Kapitus Academy. \nTravel Reimbursement: We also offer travel reimbursement for all work-related travel, supporting your involvement in career and personal development activities.\nPaid Time Off and Sick Time.\nRetirement Benefits: Our 401K plan is managed through Fidelity. To support your long-term financial goals, the company provides a 25% match on your contributions, up to 6% of your annual salary.\nAbout Kapitus:\nKapitus is one of the most reliable and respected names in small business financing. As both a direct lender and a marketplace built with a trusted network of lending partners, we can provide small businesses with the financing they need when, and how it is needed. We have spent our entire existence building a culture that makes us excited to come to work in the morning. Our company is fast paced, teammates need to be self-directed and have an internal motivation to do the right thing, even when the right thing takes a lot of hard work. We show our teammates our appreciation by offering great benefits, competitive pay and solid opportunity for growth.\nCompany Mission: At Kapitus, our mission is to help small business owners grow their organizations by providing tailored, transparent, and ethical financing solutions. 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