Staff Software Engineer
Forward FinancingBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted September 29, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston that specializes in revenue-based financing for small businesses. By offering upfront working capital in exchange for a percentage of future revenue, Forward streamlines the funding process with advanced technology and personalized support, enabling over 75,000 businesses to access capital since 2012. The company is recognized for its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and its commitment to empowering both employees and customers.
Job Description
Forward Financing is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of complex systems across multiple domains. The role focuses on architectural influence, technical leadership, cross-team collaboration, and mentorship. The company is committed to providing funding to small businesses and fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in technical leadership, mentorship, and sponsorship
- Deep expertise in designing and implementing complex, distributed backend systems and scalable architectures
- Ability to influence others
- Full-stack perspective or experience with front-end architecture
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or additional relevant experience
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- commuter benefits
- paid parental leave
- 401k match
- wellness reimbursement
- volunteering days
- professional development budget
- charitable donation match
- flexible time-off
