Staff Engineer

Intro

The Staff Engineer at BridgeFund is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend applications that leverage the Node.js framework to support business requirements. To qualify for this role, you should have a strong background in Node.js development, architecture design, and software engineering. Knowledge about NestJS is a pre.

You should be experienced in leading development teams from a technical perspective, working with cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering complex systems on time and on budget. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are essential for success in this role. The ability to work with various technologies such as databases, caching systems, cueing systems, MySQL/MongoDB and message brokers is also important.

Our culture

From 2018, we got off to a flying start and are currently in full scale-up mode. We are constantly working on growth and optimization. This gives you plenty of opportunities to use your creativity and build a new, optimistic and slightly rebellious generation with only one mission: to prove that a bank-free world makes doing business easier, more efficient, fairer and therefore more fun.

One of the key things that allow us to grow so fast has everything to do with our culture. You're probably in the office more than in your own home, so we might as well make sure you feel at home. That is why we are always looking for talent that believes in the same values as we do.

At BridgeFund we speak Easy. We are transparent in all directions and trust deeply in our team. It’s important to us that you’re a straight-talker and a good listener. You never settle and like to fight smart. You aim high, but you aim real. You have a desire to always improve yourself and the business by thinking of possibilities. We are an energetic fun-loving bunch, with lofty goals and a long path ahead. Why not have some fun along the way? Because at BridgeFund work = play.

What you will work on

As the Staff Engineer you take the lead in translating the high level solution architect designs into practical software implementations. You set out best practices, implement design patterns and create a standardized, modern and scalable techstack for the business. The Staff Engineer is open minded and can create consensus in a team on technical solutions. The Staff Engineer can facilitate discussions around technical solutions and is open to new and innovative ideas. The goal is to have buy-in from the team and together build towards the solution that best fits the business and team's vision.

Architectural Oversight:

• Lead the design and architecture of complex systems, ensuring they align with the overall technical strategy and business goals.

• Make high-impact technical decisions and provide direction on system architecture, scalability, and performance.

Code Quality and Best Practices:

• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development processes.

• Review code and ensure high standards of quality, security, and maintainability.

Technical Strategy and Vision:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define the technical vision and strategy for the organization.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating relevant advancements into the technical roadmap.

Project Leadership:

• Lead major projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet the required specifications and quality standards.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and other engineering teams, to align efforts and deliver results.

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Address complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.

• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging experimentation and creative problem-solving within the team.

Mentoring Technical Leads:

• Mentor other technical leads and senior engineers, helping them develop their leadership and technical skills.

• Build and nurture a strong leadership pipeline within the engineering organization.

What can we learn from you

• Minimum of 8 years of overall experience in software development and engineering, including significant exposure to system architecture and design

• A strong background in developing large-scale web applications in NodeJs or Java

• Expert knowledge of Node.js and its ecosystem, including popular libraries and frameworks (we love NestJS!).

• Excellent understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

• Solid understanding of relational (MySQL) and non-relational (MongoDB) database fundamentals, focusing on architectural considerations. Expertise in event driven architecture is a huge plus

• Extensive experience in designing RESTful web services and APIs, with a strong grasp of microservices architecture

• Proven ability to translate high-level architectural concepts into practical implementations

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills coupled with the ability to think strategically about technology and its business impact

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and lead technical team.

• Exposure to continuous integration, unit testing, static analysis, and automated integration tests. Continuous delivery experience preferred

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-focused environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams

We will give you

A fun, challenging position with an ambitious FinTech scale-up in a rapidly growing environment. As a result, no day is the same. You get a lot of freedom and responsibility. This allows you to develop quickly and make a real impact in the organization.

• Salary indication: €6200 to €7000 based on 40 hours per week.

• You will receive 26 vacation days; enough time to recharge every now and then.

• Your pension is well arranged at ASR, 4% on your gross salary.

• You get €0.21 per kilometer travel allowance, even if you come by bike.

• Uber(Eats), ClassPass or Felyx credit? Compose your own fringe benefits with €40 YourCampus credit per month.

• Your development is super important to us. That’s why we have both trainings tailored to people individually and trainings for the whole team.

• Super funky office in Amsterdam, near Amstel Station and free parking. No cubicles or ceilings.

• Party and sail on the BridgeFund boat. Bring your friends? Great fun!

• Every quarter we throw the coolest parties and get-togethers. We celebrate successes together.

• On winter sports or partying in Berlin. You don’t want to miss our fully paid trips abroad.

• 50% paid catered lunch every day.

• A good permanent workplace. We give you a MacBook and two screens. We also have standing desks, if you like that from time to time.

• A place where you feel at home and everyone can be themselves.

Salary : $6,200 - $7,000