Senior Software Engineer

SIVAD Consulting

. Own features end-to-end in a startup environment with high autonomy .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $210,000 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building scalable backend systems and leveraging AI coding tools to enhance software development. Possesses strong system design skills for large-scale distributed systems and a deep understanding of the mortgage servicing industry.

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Backend System DevelopmentAI Coding Tools ProficiencySystem Design for Distributed SystemsScalable Application DevelopmentStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringData Structures and AlgorithmsWeb Application DevelopmentMobile Application DevelopmentInfrastructure ManagementPythonReactDockerKubernetesGoogle Cloud Platform

Soft Skills

Time ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CoPilotCursor

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Mortgage ServicingFederal RegulationsState RegulationsAgency Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own features end-to-end in a startup environment with high autonomy
Build and scale backend systems handling billions of dollars in mortgage transactions
Leverage AI tools to write and ship production code, with human review and AI assistance
Design and build robust, extensible infrastructure for evolving and complex federal, state, and agency regulations
Work with Product and Design to define the best customer experience
Develop a deep understanding of the complex mortgage servicing industry
Learn new concepts and technologies quickly and apply them to challenging problems
Work across product and platform/infrastructure teams based on team matching

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-10 years of experience to join the engineering team
4+ years of software engineering experience building quality software applications at scale
Strong communicator; able to work cross-functionally to balance product and technical requirements
Proficient with AI coding tools (CoPilot, Cursor, etc.) in daily development workflow
System design experience for large-scale distributed systems
Strong DSA and algorithm fundamentals; must be able to hand-code solutions without AI assistance
Bachelor's degree in computer science preferred
Great at building scalable systems from scratch with a fast turnaround
Experience with one or more of: web application development, mobile application development, building large-scale distributed systems, or infrastructure management
Time management skills to maximize efficiency in a fast-paced startup environment
Familiarity with Python, React, Docker, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud Platform