Full Stack Engineer

About Orum

Orum transforms payment technology for businesses, revolutionizing payment speed, certainty, and orchestration through unified API-based solutions. Orum's mission is to make money move by giving enterprises the ability to deliver payments 24/7 with a unique 'Direct to Fed' money movement solution; verify bank accounts instantly with innovative technology, and orchestrate and optimize payment operations with a custom-built portal and ledger.

Founded by Stephany Kirkpatrick and led by expert fintech operators from LearnVest, Square, N26, Klarna, Marqeta, and Stash, Orum has raised over $82M from leading investors, including Accel, Canapi, Bain Capital Ventures, Inspired Capital, Homebrew, Acrew, BoxGroup, Clocktower Ventures, Primary Ventures and American Express Ventures. We provide the technology and expertise required to power a better financial system where everyone has the freedom to build to their potential. 

At Orum, we are a remote-first and people-first company. We believe that working remotely presents a unique opportunity to build a diverse team that opportunistically leverages distance to asynchronously work better.  We have thoughtfully invested in the right tools and practices that will enable individuals to bring their best selves to work while having the flexibility and support to enjoy their personal lives.  We are committed to cultivating an equitable and inclusive work environment where everyone's voice matters. If you’d like to play a part in crystallizing the vision of a world where money is smart, real time, and fully automated, we’d love to hear from you.

All communication related to recruitment activities will originate from an @orum.io email address.  All interviews will be conducted via zoom with video enabled.  We will never ask for sensitive information via email. If you suspect you have received a fraudulent job offer, or scam interview, please reach out to [email protected].

Full Stack Engineer

THE ROLE

At Orum, we move money faster than traditional methods. While we want to move fast, we also need to be accurate. It’s a puzzle that tends to hook people into the industry. Once you get bit by the payments bug, it's hard to look away. Are you ready to roll up your sleeves to build something great while shaping the vision that drives it forward? Then this is the full-stack role for you. We are looking for engineers who want to build and grow in a fun work environment. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

We value action-oriented individuals who thrive on making things happen. We are looking for people who not only possess a deep understanding of the fundamental principles behind the languages they love but also embrace the art of turning ideas into reality.If you're seeking an opportunity where you can channel your enthusiasm into making a real impact, join our dynamic team and dive into the fascinating world of payments, where you'll encounter numerous challenges and tackle customer pain points. We are at an exciting stage, where your contributions will directly influence the trajectory of our company. 

THE TEAM

Some of the areas our team focuses on are:

• Simplifying the integration and onboarding of our newest customers to deliver value as soon as possible.
• Managing our growing API, its documentation, and customer portal efficiently with thoughtful flexibility in our designs.
• Thinking about compliance as we grow to become a vital part of the financial system. Part of our work is to ensure that we protect our clients against fraud in any shape or form.
• Whether it is ACH, RTP, FedNow, wires, Visa Direct we aim to master the similarities and differences of payment rails at the network and bank level, as well as how we can craft solutions that find synergies between them.
• Scaling our platform in volume as well as with features with a commitment to simplicity in mind.
• Thinking holistically about developing our platform while keeping security in mind. Our goal is to create a platform that enables engineers to deliver value quickly and securely.
• We are customer focused and strive to provide our customers with the best possible experiences integrating with our API and interacting with our portal.

YOUR IMPACT

Within one month, you will:

• Familiarize yourself with the company's software development processes, coding standards, and tools.
• Understand the organization's product architecture, system components, and technology stack.
• Start contributing to smaller tasks or bugs to gain familiarity with the codebase and establish a foundation of knowledge.
• Collaborate with team members, actively participate in meetings, and seek guidance or clarification when needed.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning and quickly grasp the project's context and requirements.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, seeking opportunities to improve and innovate within the project.
• Begin building relationships with team members and stakeholders to foster effective communication and collaboration.

Within three months, you will:

• Take ownership of moderately complex features or projects, from design to implementation, while adhering to coding best practices and prioritizing simplicity and scalability in design choices.
• Show the ability to effectively estimate tasks, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, such as product managers and PayOps, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions for process improvements, architectural enhancements, or optimizations based on your growing understanding of the system.
• Exhibit a deepening understanding of the company's domain, industry, and market trends, and apply that knowledge to make informed technical decisions, always putting yourself in the shoes of our users.

Within six months, you will:

• Independently handle moderately complex projects, showcasing a high level of technical expertise and problem-solving abilities by providing simpler solutions and designs.
• Actively contribute to the refinement and improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies within the team.
• Participate in technical discussions, share insights, and contribute ideas during architectural discussions.
• Continuously improve the quality of the codebase through code refactoring, automated testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand technical goals and contribute to the team’s planning and decision-making processes.

TECHNOLOGIES WE LIKE

• HTML, CSS, TypeScript, React, Go, REST
• AWS - SQS, RDS, Lambdas, ECS, API Gateway, and more!
• Event-Driven Architectures
• Terraform
• DataDog, CircleCI, Docker

Pay Transparency

At Orum, we pride ourselves on articulating a clear and transparent philosophy around equitable, impartial compensation that will allow us to recruit and retain an exceptional team. Base salary is market driven at the point in time of offer and is based on tier 1 market data.  The initial base salary for this role will range between $135,000 to $160,000 and is determined by a few factors, including your skills, prior relevant experience, quality of interviews, and leveling.

About our Benefits

• Location-agnostic premium competitive salary
• Employee stock incentive plan
• 401(k) match
• Access to free, confidential 1-on-1 sessions with trusted financial advisors
• Take what you need PTO
• 12 paid holidays & 1 week company wide paid time off in December
• Paid company wide mental health days
• Paid parental leave
• 100% paid medical premiums for you and your family, as well as dental and vision plans
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• Expense funds to support team members’ wellbeing
  • Medical travel
  • Home office
• Referral bonus incentives
• Ongoing professional development

Not sure if you meet the qualifications?  Keep reading…

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box.  So if you think you have the appropriate qualifications, but don’t meet every single point on the job description, we encourage you to apply.  We promise to review your application.

Orum.io provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are committed to developing a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please email us at [email protected] and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.