Senior Full-Stack Engineer (USA) at April

New York, New York, United States

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$160,000 – $180,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience building production-level web applications in large-scale products
  • 6+ years of experience with modern full-stack frameworks React/Angular/Vue or equivalent programming language, developing high-scale applications
  • 4+ years of experience building reactive web & mobile-web frontends using React/Next/Angular/Vue over TypeScript/JavaScript
  • 4+ years of experience with Python as a proper microservice backend
  • Passion for clean code and agile work
  • Experience with modern cloud environments (GCP, AWS)
  • Strong architecture skills – ability to design for scale, velocity, robustness, and readability of end-to-end data-driven solutions
  • Passion for data, customer experience, and building high-quality software
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Bonus: gRPC, protobuf

Responsibilities

  • Lead and own full-cycle (from idea to production) projects that are directly used by and impact millions of people
  • Work closely with the product & UX to define product requirements and execute the development plans
  • Design system architectures, select/evaluate tools
  • Build cloud-native microservices
  • Mentor, and grow the team, our practices, and our technology stack

Skills

React
Angular
Vue
Next.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
Python
GCP
AWS
gRPC
protobuf

April

Integrated tax filing for financial apps

About April

April simplifies the tax filing process by integrating it into existing financial applications like banking and payroll. Users can import their financial data with a single click, which saves time and reduces the hassle of manual entry. As an IRS Authorized e-file provider, April allows clients to electronically file their tax returns securely. The company stands out from competitors by offering transparent pricing with no hidden fees, ensuring clients know exactly what they will pay upfront. April caters to a wide range of clients, including parents, students, and workers, and guarantees maximum refunds, providing peace of mind that clients will receive the best possible outcome from their tax returns. The goal of April is to make tax filing easier and more accessible for everyone.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$38.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Chime's free tax filing service poses a threat to April's pricing model.
April's reliance on fintech partnerships could be risky if partners switch providers.
Competition from Chime's expanded tax filing program may impact April's market share.

Differentiation

April integrates tax filing into existing financial apps for seamless user experience.
April offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees, unlike many competitors.
April is an IRS Authorized e-file provider, ensuring compliance and reliability.

Upsides

April's partnerships with over 20 fintech platforms expand its market reach.
AI-driven tax filing offers personalized, efficient solutions for diverse tax scenarios.
April's maximum refund guarantee enhances customer trust and satisfaction.

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