Full Stack Software Engineer at Charlie

What We're Looking For

Are you an energetic self-starter who wants to build something big and impactful from the ground up? Do you get excited by taking on a big challenge? Charlie is building the future of banking for the coming wave of millions of tech-comfortable retirees who deserve a bank built from the ground up for their unique needs, a bank they don’t have to get in line for, a bank that comes to them.

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer to join our team. This role will be responsible for creating a simple, transparent, and delightful banking experience for tech-comfortable retirees. You will be collaborating with everyone in the tech and product team to architect and build new systems from the ground up as well as maintain existing systems. It is a unique and challenging role, which will provide you with immense opportunity to design and develop wide-reaching tools. We are an early-stage startup and we expect every member of our team to roll up their sleeves and do what is needed to deliver an amazing customer experience.

You’d be joining a highly experienced group of founders including our CEO Kevin Nazemi, who served as the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Oscar Health (NYSE: OSCR), and a company financially supported by some of the most respected FinTech Investors.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, test, integrate and document complex frontend and backend applications. Champion the design and development of application software by delivering well-tested, high-quality, highly optimized, highly performant software. You are expected to hold yourself to the highest standard and pay close attention to detail in everything you deliver.

• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and understanding of UX and visual design concepts. Provide thought leadership on front-end technologies and their overall impact on the creative process.

• Understand use cases for advanced design patterns to implement efficient code; understand and implement REST API standards to drive API/service adoption; follow a Test Driven Development approach.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to estimate requirements (e.g., story pointing) in incremental Agile delivery, and prioritize based on business value. Anticipate and communicate blockers and delays before they require escalation.

• Follow agreed-upon coding standards and integration methodologies closely to facilitate working with a growing, distributed global team.

• Participate actively in design and code review sessions. Advocate for innovation and adhere to software development life cycle (SDLC) best practices. Be accountable for ensuring that all aspects of product development follow compliance and security best practices.

• Write easily maintainable code that you or anyone else can work with effortlessly. Continuously maintain and improve your work, and promptly and effectively resolve bugs. Collaborate closely with the customer service team to resolve customer issues with the quickest possible turnaround time.

• We are a startup: Every team member is critical to our success, wears many hats and takes on additional responsibilities.
  

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of solid experience working on JavaScript applications built with Angular. Excellent HTML5 / CSS3 skills.

• Strong experience in design, implementation, and deployment of Microservices using Java Spring Boot, backed by hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (Amazon EKS experience is a bonus).

• Advocacy towards embracing Test Driven Development (TDD) and experience with UI testing and automation frameworks.

• Ability to work quickly while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Experience in creating accessible (ADA-compliant) responsive web interfaces is a bonus.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with dexterity in working with a variety of individuals and groups, both in-person and virtually with remote team members that are geographically spread across the world. Being a team player who respects diversity and a multitude of cultures on the team is a must.
  

Benefits

• Equity ownership.

• Competitive compensation.
  

Our Ethos

Treat every customer as if they were our parents. We value integrity and empathy, and work to earn the trust of our customers and community by the choices we make every day. Caring for our customers is at the center of everything for us.

FAQ’s:

How big is Charlie today?

We were founded in 2021, and have grown to 17 employees across Los Angeles and Argentina.

How much funding has Charlie raised and who is Charlie's investor?

$23 million in Series A funding by Better Tomorrow Ventures.

Where is Charlie's office?

Our company HQ is in Los Angeles, California. The address is 10250 Constellation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067. We embrace an entrepreneurial in-person culture at Century City's WeWork space. Free coffee and catered team lunch on Wednesdays. See photos of the space.

What are the employee benefits at Charlie?

You will have medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) plan. We observe 8 holidays per year. Enjoy flexible paid time off upon your manager's approval as we do not have a formal vacation policy yet.

What can I expect during the interview process with Charlie?

The majority of our roles have 4-5 interview rounds. You will have multiple conversations with your recruiter, hiring manager, at least one of the co-founders, and a peer or a cross-functional partner.