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Software Engineer II (Backend)

FairSquare
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
Software Engineer II (Backend)

$120,000-$170,000 Base Salary, Position eligible for additional incentives including bonus, 401k match, health and welfare benefits.

Location: Hybrid to San Diego, CA

FairSquare is a technology-driven digital lending company building a modern platform for small and medium-sized businesses to access capital quickly, transparently, and entirely online. Our mission is to remove friction from the lending process by combining intelligent automation, thoughtful product design, and data-driven decision making.

Our platform is built around a modular, API-driven architecture that integrates best-in-class financial infrastructure with proprietary systems for risk modeling, decisioning, and customer experience. By combining advanced data science, scalable cloud services, and a fully digital user experience, we are creating a faster, more transparent lending ecosystem for SMBs.

Engineers at FairSquare work on systems that directly impact how businesses access funding—from automated underwriting and real-time risk evaluation to intuitive customer workflows and seamless financial integrations. We prioritize pragmatic engineering, modern development practices, and building reliable systems that can scale with our growing customer base.

By leveraging leading technology platforms while developing differentiated modules in-house, FairSquare focuses its engineering efforts where they matter most: solving complex problems, delivering exceptional product experiences, and continuously improving the speed, intelligence, and fairness of the lending process.

Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer II with a strong background in JavaScript or TypeScript and extensive experience in API development to join our small but dynamic team. As a Software Engineer II, you will play a key role in implementing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our applications, ensuring seamless integration with front-end elements, third-party vendors, and supporting the overall functionality of our products.

Major Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain APIs using TypeScript to support the functionality of our applications.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements using server-side logic.
  • Integrate with third-party APIs to aggregate data from various sources. Implement server-side logic using TypeScript, with a focus on Node.js and Next.js.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as product, design, and third-party vendors, to prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality software.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and diagrams for codes and APIs, enabling seamless collaboration within the team.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in backend development with Nodejs.
  • Strong experience with TypeScript and frontend frameworks/libraries, such as React.
  • Experience with Jest unit testing.
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture.
  • From ideation, develop and deliver major infrastructure projects to production.
  • Experience with deploying software in AWS environment.
  • Experience in the financial or lending industry is a plus.
  • Salesforce or other related CRM experience a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

FairSquare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $120,000 - $170,000

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