Founded in 2014, we offer the industry’s first and only cloud-based, fully-customizable, end-to-end software solution to automate securities-based lending from origination through the life of the loan. By combining thought leadership in suitability and risk management with industry-leading education and the latest technology, Supernova enables advisors to deliver holistic, goals-based advice and to help their clients achieve financial wellness. We partner with the industry’s largest banks, most prominent insurance companies and leading online brokerages to democratize access to securities-based lending and better the entire financial ecosystem.
At Supernova, we provide cutting-edge technology solutions that empower businesses and individuals to achieve their full potential. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Staff Software Engineer to lead our API team and contribute to the continuous improvement of our products and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leading the effort in the design, development, and maintenance of our API platform and related services.
- Collaborating with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize API requirements and translate them into actionable technical tasks.
- Ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable API solutions that adhere to best practices and meet business requirements.
- Reviewing code, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring adherence to coding standards and guidelines.
- Participating in architecture and design discussions, contributing to the overall technical vision and direction of the team.
- Build and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Continuously improving the performance, reliability, and security of our API platform.
- Addressing technical debt, refactoring code as necessary, and driving improvements in the team's software development processes and practices.
- Assisting in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
- Staying up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in API development, sharing knowledge and insights with the team
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus
- At least 5 years of software development experience with a focus on API design and development
- Ability to speak Mandarin is highly preferred
- Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles, best practices, and integration of heterogeneous systems
- Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS for backend development
- Experience with API documentation and security standards like OAuth and JWT
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining unit tests and integration tests
- Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of microservices, event-driven architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) preferred
- Strong analytical, detail-oriented problem-solving abilities and excellent communication, capable of both independent work and effective collaboration in a team environment
