Software Engineer - Core
Software Engineer - Core
Current is a New York-based Fintech that connects people and their money to friends, family, brands, and experiences. As a fast-growing player in the Challenger Banking world, Current is a branchless mobile banking technology that supports 700K members, and is growing at a rate of 100K new members monthly. Current users enjoy numerous perks, including a fee-free banking experience, early access to paychecks, teen-friendly banking options, 24/7 member support, and much more. Our mission is to create better financial outcomes for people and their unique lives.
The Role:
At the center of Current is Current Core. Current Core is a core banking engine that allows us to create financial products that have never existed, by acting as an abstracted software layer on top of traditional financial infrastructure. Core engineers at Current are responsible for building and extending the capabilities of the engine. As a core engineer, you will get into the guts of ACH, payment networks, and the data models we create to bridge the fragmented ecosystem into a unified banking API.
Current’s Tech Stack:
- Google Cloud (GKE, Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Build)
- Databases including MongoDB, Neo4j
- Core services written in Node.js
- GraphQL
Required Skills:
- Experience running production web applications with real users
- 2+ years of experience with Node.js
- 4+ years of experience working with fast pace Engineering teams.
- Experience writing and debugging Node.js code
- Experienced with cloud hosted services, like AWS or GCP
- Experience with more than one database, and understanding when to use what
- Experience working across disciplines and teams to diagnose and resolve customer/system issues
Bonus:
- Production Kubernetes experience
- Production GraphQL experience
- Experience with creating and maintaining tests within a CI pipeline
- MongoDB, Neo4j, Postgres, Graphite, and/or Elasticsearch expertise
- Google Cloud (GKE, Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Build) expertise
Benefits & Perks:
- Health, dental, vision benefits with 100% premium covered for employees
- Unlimited vacation days and paid holidays
- Discounted gym memberships
- Employee commuter benefits
- Company equity & discretionary performance bonuses
- Healthcare and Dependant care FSA benefit
- A collaborative open floor plan in our Soho-based office with a stocked fridge and kitchen, occasional catered lunches, hot and cold drinks, and happy hours