Software Engineer II (Java/Kotlin)

Posted 13 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Boston, MA
Remote
Hybrid
125K-150K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Fintech • Real Estate • Software
Stavvy is a digital mortgage platform that helps mortgage professionals grow their business and ditch the paper process.
The Role
As a Software Engineer II, you will contribute to developing core backend capabilities for Stavvy's platform, focusing on creating scalable and production-ready code, implementing API usability, and enhancing user experience. The role involves collaborating with various teams, participating in agile ceremonies, and mentoring other engineers while working on innovative projects to streamline processes in the mortgage industry.
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Who we are 


Stavvy is transforming how business is conducted remotely by making complex legal and financial transactions easier, safer, and more accessible to all. Whether we are working to enable title companies to facilitate remote closings in a safe way, better connecting lenders with the businesses they use during the home buying process, or building the next set of tools for the platform, Stavviators (our employees) are disruptors at heart. Our team is constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to simplify life's defining moments. If you want to help power the paperless revolution, join us at Stavvy!


In the Software Engineer II role, you will be an integral part of the growing Engineering team, responsible for developing the core backend capabilities that will have the largest impact on the experience of Stavvy’s users. You will have the opportunity to work on a product driving change in the mortgage industry by simplifying processes and moving towards paperless transactions. Specifically, this role will be a member of the team responsible for reimagining the current workflows of the Stavvy platform to promote a more cohesive experience. Additionally, the team will be working on a new message-driven service responsible for all internal and external notifications and observability within the Stavvy platform.


While this role can be fully remote, the Software Engineer II will be expected to work on East Coast hours.

What You'll Do

  • Write well-tested, scalable, production-ready code in Kotlin and Python
  • Develop back-end systems with API usability and experience in mind
  • Collaborate with our product, design, and development teams in order to fully create and understand the requirements for what is necessary to be produced
  • Test and debug the code to ensure correctness and completeness
  • Improve functionality and stability of existing systems
  • Assess and prioritize feature requests in collaboration with our Product Management team
  • Fully participate in agile team ceremonies, including refinement, sprint planning, and standup
  • Grow yourself and your team’s engineering skills by mentoring and participating in design and code reviews
  • Experience with microservices and distributed systems
  • Work on special projects or other duties as designated by your manager

Who You Are

  • Creative, skilled, and self-driven Software Engineer with 3+ years of back-end engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java, with experience or a willingness to learn Python
  • Understanding of modern web infrastructure and architecture patterns
  • Experience building services in a cloud platform (AWS preferred)
  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL or some other SQL Database
  • Experience with Data Dog and a strong interest in observability is a plus
  • Capable of writing complex backend code for a publicly accessible web application that can scale with the expected business growth
  • Committed to collaborative problem solving and sophisticated design
  • Natural collaborator and problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments
  • Relentlessly curious and are continuously working to build your knowledge and learn

Compensation Education

  • The Boston based range for this full time position is $125,000 - $150,000
  • For more details on how we came up with this range, check out this article from our VP of People & Culture
  • Stavvy is committed to competitive and equitable pay for all Stavviators. The listed pay range for this role is a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position. Compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including an individual’s experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

What We Offer

  • Fully Covered Medical Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Equity
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid Time Off (12 Holidays & 12 Recharge days)
  • 401K
  • Office centrally located in Boston’s financial district
  • Paid Parental, Medical & Military Leave
  • Competitive salary and generous stock options
  • Core values-based leadership
  • Endless opportunities to learn and take on new responsibilities in a fast-paced, growth-mode startup

If this sounds like a company you would like to join and a role you would thrive in, please don’t hold back from applying! Stavvy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Top Skills

Java
Kotlin
Python

What the Team is Saying

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The Company
Boston, MA
120 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Stavvy is a digital mortgage platform that helps real estate and mortgage professionals grow their business and ditch the paper process.

Our digital mortgage platform makes it easy for real estate stakeholders to collaborate with lending, title and settlement, notarial, and loan servicing partners. In one secure platform, users access tools that boost productivity, dismantle communication silos, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Stavvy is more than just a digital mortgage platform with popular eClosing features like remote online notarization (RON), eSign, and eRecording. We’re a balanced blend of easy technology and industry savvy.

The team behind the platform is a mix of technologists, cybersecurity experts, consumers, eNotarization guides, regulatory specialists, and former government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) staff members. We understand customers’ pain points and offer flexible features and workflows that alleviate friction and waste.

Why Work With Us

We’re breaking down a complex industry, manual processes, and ingrained thinking in a concise way to drive digital adoption. We like to say that there are jobs, and then there is a career at Stavvy. Working here means you get to challenge the status quo and do work that creates meaningful, sustainable impact while surrounded by the very best people

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Stavvy Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

While most of our team is based in Boston and enjoys hybrid work, our flexible policy allows employees to work where they feel most comfortable.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
Boston, MA
Located in the heart of Boston's financial district, our new office is easily commutable (5 minute walk to south station and multiple t stops) and is surrounded by many restaurants and shops. We cater happy hours once a quarter and lunch every Tuesday/Thursday from a variety of local restaurants.

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