Software Engineer (Finance Team)

Job Title: Software Engineer (Finance Team)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote

About Us:

micro1 is the end-to-end human data infrastructure behind AGI. Our AI recruiter model is used by frontier AI labs and Fortune 10s to source, vet, and deploy PhDs and professors from the world’s top universities at scale. These experts are placed directly into the training loops of the most advanced AI systems, powering the breakthroughs that move models forward. Our data platform converts their expertise into high-signal training datasets, and our talent management tooling measures, routes, and improves performance at scale.

The Role:

We are looking for a Software Engineer to help design and build next-generation financial technology systems. This role sits at the intersection of product development, infrastructure, and applied engineering, focusing on creating reliable, scalable applications that deliver thoughtful user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, build, and maintain fullstack applications using Node.js, React.js, and PostgreSQL.
2. Develop scalable backend services and RESTful APIs, leveraging AWS infrastructure.
3. Implement responsive and maintainable frontend interfaces with React.js and Next.js.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into practical technical solutions.
5. Maintain high standards for system reliability, security, and data integrity, particularly within financial systems.
6. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and engineering best practices across the development lifecycle.
7. Communicate technical concepts clearly in documentation, code reviews, and team discussions.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Significant professional software development experience.
2. Strong backend development experience with Node.js.
3. Advanced frontend development with React.js and Next.js.
4. Solid understanding of PostgreSQL schema design, query optimization, and data modeling.
5. Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudWatch.
6. Experience designing and integrating REST APIs.
7. Proficiency with Git, CI/CD workflows, and agile development environments.
8. Clear written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred:

1. Experience with Python.
2. Experience building or maintaining financial or fintech systems.
3. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, GraphQL, Redis, and caching strategies.
4. Experience working with microservices architectures and modern testing frameworks such as Jest, PyTest, or Cypress.