Here at Hometap, we’re collaborative, passionate, and always ready to roll up our sleeves to create solutions that help people get more out of homeownership — and out of life. Our first product, a home equity investment, gives homeowners the opportunity to quickly access the equity they’ve built in their home to pay for what’s most important to them, from handling debt to finally making much-needed renovations, without taking on debt.
We work hard, and have some fun along the way, too. You don’t have to take our word for it: The Boston Globe and Forbes have recognized us as a great place to work, and we’ve been honored for our commitment to innovation in the fintech space by Inc., HousingWire, and more!
In case you need any more convincing, we also provide competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, unlimited PTO, a generous share package, and a strong culture with plenty of opportunities for team-building and camaraderie.
Interested in joining us on our mission to make homeownership less stressful and more accessible? We’d love to talk.
Who you are:
As a Principal Software Engineer at Hometap, you will help build, test, and scale software that enables homeowners to access their home’s equity. You will also influence how and what we build as we expand to serve homeowners nationwide. The ideal candidate will bring meaningful software development experience in Python and Javascript, a high bar for code quality, and a motivation to deliver results. While our engineering teams are full-stack, we understand that most candidates will be biased toward the front or back end.
What you'll do:
- Design, build, and test software using Python and JavaScript (TypeScript)
- Build integrations with both internal and external tools, including Digifi.io, Salesforce, AVM providers and credit bureaus, Segment, Camunda, and more
- Champion the creation of new tools and processes to improve workflow
- Maintain a high bar for code quality and best practices through code reviews
- Implement key analytics to support a highly data-driven company
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders using Agile practices
- Providing mentorship and guidance to our growing engineering team
What you bring:
- 7+ years of professional experience with Python and Python-based frameworks (preferably Django), and Javascript and Javascript frameworks (React)
- Strong knowledge of how to query databases using SQL and/or ORMs
- Detailed experience with unit-testing frameworks
- Experience with cloud services, preferably AWS
- Proficiency with Git or other version control systems
- Familiarity with API design, development, and documentation
Bonus Points:
- Experience working on products requiring a high level of security
- Familiarity with the Fintech industry
Hometap is on a mission to make homeownership less stressful and more accessible. Our home equity investment product provides homeowners with a fast, simple, and straightforward way to access the equity in their home without taking out a loan or having to sell. By investing alongside homeowners, Hometap offers debt-free cash in exchange for a share of their home’s future value — all without any monthly payments over the life of the investment. Through a combination of financial innovation and best-in-class customer service, Hometap enables people to get more from homeownership so they can get more from life.
Hometap believes that our differences are what bring us together, and one of our biggest priorities is creating a diverse workplace that welcomes and values each team member’s unique perspective, background, and ideas. All roles here are filled based solely on candidates’ qualifications and our business needs.
Hometap is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, marital, veteran, or disability status. If there is an accommodation that would support your ability to apply and interview with Hometap, please let us know by emailing work@hometap.com.
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