Senior Full Stack Engineer (70% Backend, 30% Frontend)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout the Role

At LearnLux, you will build a product that changes lives. Our mission is to empower people to take control of their financial future, whether that means getting out of debt, buying their first home, or preparing for retirement. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to shape this mission by building features that directly impact millions of lives and contribute to a platform that is revolutionizing how people access fiduciary financial guidance.

In this role, you'll tackle complex technical challenges that come with scaling a global platform, including data architecture, backend integrations, and software delivery infrastructure. Your contributions will be instrumental in building a scalable, secure, and high-performance platform. You won't just be writing code—you'll be influencing the direction of our product and technology, working closely with product, sales, and the broader LearnLux team to ensure we deliver on our mission.

We are a small, agile team that moves fast and encourages innovation. Here, you will have the space to experiment, learn, and grow, with the autonomy to lead initiatives that matter. You'll be a key player in shaping not only our technology but also our engineering culture as we continue to scale. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems, driving technical excellence, and contributing to a mission that truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you!

This role is 100% remote within the US and reports to the Head of Engineering.

A day in the life:

• Collaborate with the team to migrate and optimize services on Firebase and Firestore, evolving them into scalable solutions leveraging GCP and AWS.
• Drive the adoption of cloud architecture best practices, utilizing infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform to manage multi-cloud environments.
• Architect and implement multi-tenancy solutions that enable seamless scaling while maintaining data isolation and tenant-specific performance optimization.
• Lead initiatives of all sizes and deliver products at scale, helping millions of people reach their financial goals.
• Prioritize automation, developer productivity, and internal best practices, driving efficiency through clean code, thorough testing, and practical programming.
• Ensure that innovation aligns with strong application performance and security standards.
• Uphold a high standard of work quality, leading by example and mentoring less experienced engineers to achieve the same level of excellence.
• Foster an atmosphere of open communication, encouraging engineers to share ideas and take initiative in solving problems that drive progress toward company goals.

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience in Full Stack programming; TypeScript, Node.js, and React . Experience with Python, Java, or C# is also welcomed.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud scaling strategies and the ability to integrate GCP, AWS, or hybrid solutions to support a growing user base.
• Proven experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) in cloud environments.
• Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools for cloud services, ensuring high availability and security across multi-tenant applications.
• Experience building APIs and UIs that accelerate engineers' ability to deliver on the product roadmap.
• Proficiency in relational and non-relational databases, including schema design.
• Commitment to continuous learning and fostering a culture of knowledge exchange.

Benefits

• Remote-first company structure
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Mental wellbeing (Talkspace)
• Financial wellbeing (LearnLux)
• Equity (Full-time employees)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for continuous learning and growth at a fast-growing startup at the cutting edge intersection of financial wellness and technology

The pay range for this role is listed below. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local cost of labor.

Salary Range$130,000—$180,000 USD