Forward Financing

www.forwardfinancing.com

1 Job

380 Employees

About the Company

Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Whether facing challenges accessing traditional financing or simply needing a convenient, flexible solution, Forward is committed to funding more of the millions of small businesses nationwide. Forward offers revenue-based financing - delivering an upfront sum of working capital in exchange for a set amount of the business's future revenue. By simplifying the requirements, streamlining the process, and using advanced proprietary technology, Forward is often able to deliver funds same day - giving more businesses the financial opportunity they need to thrive. Plus, with their dedicated teams and award-winning service, customers get personalized support when they need it most. Since 2012, Forward has expanded access to capital by providing over $4.1 billion in funding to more than 80,000 small businesses. The company is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau with an Excellent / 4.7 stars rating on Trustpilot.com. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work(r), Forward is dedicated to empowering both its team and the customers they serve, helping them succeed and thrive. Please be cautious of scams impersonating Forward Financing using our branding and acting on behalf of our company. If you receive any suspicious correspondence claiming to be from Forward Financing and you have concerns it may be fraudulent, please contact us directly at fraud@forwardfinancing.com to verify its legitimacy. Talent Network: https://www.forwardfinancing.com/talent-network/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forward_financing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfinancing Twitter: https://twitter.com/FWD_Financing

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Forward Financing
Job Title: Staff Software Engineer
Job Description: **Job Title** Staff Software Engineer **Role Summary** Lead the design, implementation, and operational excellence of complex, cross‑functional systems that span multiple domains. Serve as a technical authority, shaping architecture, code quality, and best practices while mentoring and elevating the engineering team. **Expectations** - 8+ years of technical leadership, mentorship, and sponsorship. - Proven expertise in designing and deploying distributed backend systems and scalable architectures across multiple applications and languages. - Ability to influence cross‑team decisions and drive technical alignment. - Full‑stack perspective with understanding of how backend services affect end‑user experience. - Strong experience in agile development environments. **Key Responsibilities** - Architect and deliver high‑impact, cross‑functional systems with clear technical direction. - Champion code quality, design patterns, and operational excellence throughout the engineering squad. - Lead cross‑team initiatives, coordinating technical decisions and ensuring timely resolution of challenges. - Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering best‑practice adoption and professional growth. - Identify, reduce, and manage technical debt; respond quickly to incidents and bugs. - Collaborate with product, data, and ops teams to align system design with business strategy. **Required Skills** - Advanced architecture design for distributed, scalable backend systems. - Proficiency in multiple programming languages and platforms (e.g., Java, Go, Python, Node.js). - Deep understanding of system reliability, observability, and performance optimization. - Strong command of software design patterns, coding standards, and code review practices. - Experience with CI/CD, cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure), and container orchestration (K8s). - Full‑stack awareness: front‑end frameworks and how they integrate with backend services. - Agile delivery skills and experience leading or participating in agile ceremonies. - Excellent communication and influence skills for cross‑functional collaboration. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. ---