Principal Software Engineer
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Fintech
#Python
#JavaScript
#Django
#React
#AWS
#SQL
#Git
#API Design
#Unit Testing
At Hometap, we are a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to making homeownership more accessible and less stressful. We provide a unique home equity investment product that allows homeowners to access their home's value without the burden of monthly debt payments. Our work has earned us recognition from organizations like Forbes, The Boston Globe, and Inc. for our innovation in the fintech space and our commitment to being a top workplace. We are looking for a talented Principal Software Engineer to join us in this mission, helping us scale our solutions as we expand our reach to homeowners across the country.
What you'll be doing
- Design, develop, and test robust software solutions using Python and JavaScript to support our core investment platform.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and cross-functional stakeholders using Agile methodologies to drive our data-driven engineering initiatives.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to our growing team while championing best practices and high standards for code quality.
What you'll bring
- At least 7 years of professional experience working with Python, specifically with frameworks like Django, and JavaScript, particularly with React.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and ORMs for effective database management.
- Proven experience with unit-testing frameworks, cloud services such as AWS, and version control systems like Git.
- Solid understanding of API design, development, and documentation.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Bonus points for experience in the fintech sector or working on highly secure software products.
What you'll get
- The flexibility of a fully remote work environment.
- Unlimited vacation time to ensure you can recharge.
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.




