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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** GoodLeap LLC - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,400.0 - $193,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Financial Software, Node.Js, Systems Development Life Cycle, Server Administration, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, NestJS - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-software-engineer-seattle-wa--ae761486-e163-4ac8-8b8a-abd07e0771d4 ## About the Role * 8+ years of software development experience, with deep backend expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS * Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS * Strong system design skills, with experience building scalable, reliable, and secure distributed systems and APIs * Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, leadership-oriented mindset * Passion for clean, maintainable code, mentoring others, and continuous improvement Bonus Points * Experience building B2B SaaS, financial technology, or business operations products * Experience with event-driven architectures, domain-driven design, or complex third-party integrations, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Growth, Business Intelligence, Business Operations, Business Support, Business-to-Business (B2B), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Distributed Computing, Documentation, Energy Efficiency, Finance, Finance Software, Financial Services, HVAC, Incident Response, Leadership, Mentoring, Node.js, Operational Support, Product Design, Programming Tools, Pumps, Risk, Roofing, Scalable System Development, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Solar Power, Team Building, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing ## Description We're looking for a passionate and experienced Staff Software Engineer to join the team building financial tools that help contractors manage and grow their businesses. In this role, you'll design and scale backend services that support critical business operations, including payments and other financial workflows. You'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver secure, reliable tools that reduce operational friction and give contractors greater control over their finances. What You'll Do * Architect, design, and evolve scalable, high-performance APIs and backend services for contractor financial tools * Build secure and reliable capabilities that support payments and other financial workflows * Integrate with internal and external systems while keeping services maintainable and extensible * Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, Finance, Risk, and Operations to translate business needs into resilient technical solutions * Drive the full software development lifecycle, from technical design and implementation through testing, deployment, and post-launch support * Mentor and guide engineers across the team, setting high standards for system design, security, scalability, and code quality * Champion operational excellence through strong practices around observability, documentation, monitoring, alerting, and incident response, Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you! Apply today! We are committed to protecting your privacy. 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