Platform Architect
TetraScienceSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
$200,000 – $260,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, SaaSIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building and scaling production systems
- Comfortable leveraging AI tools to work smarter and ship better products faster without sacrificing quality
- Experience with Ruby on Rails is a plus but not required; strong fundamentals and ability to learn quickly
- Builder’s mindset — thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and enjoys owning systems end-to-end
- Communicates technical complexity clearly and appropriately depending on the audience, listens actively and humbly to feedback, and knows that great software is built by teams, not individuals
- Deep understanding of system design, API development, and integrations, especially with third-party platforms
Responsibilities
- Build and shape a new enterprise platform from the ground up for major financial institutions
- Make architectural decisions, technical choices, and product instincts to define how the platform is built and scaled
- Take significant ownership over platform architecture design, establishing development practices, and approaching complex credit workflows
- Serve as a key voice in shaping product strategy and balancing speed with rigorous security and compliance requirements for handling credit data at scale
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for this Senior Software Engineer position?
The salary range is $200K - $260K.
Is this role remote or hybrid, and where is it located?
This is a hybrid position. The company is headquartered in San Francisco.
What skills and experience are required for this role?
Candidates need 5+ years of experience building and scaling production systems, deep understanding of system design, API development, and integrations, comfort with AI tools, a builder’s mindset thriving in ambiguity, and strong communication skills. Experience with Ruby on Rails is a plus but not required.
What is the company culture like at Kikoff?
Kikoff values extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and building lasting work and relationships. They emphasize that great software is built by teams, not individuals, and foster a collaborative environment with serial entrepreneurs.
What benefits does Kikoff offer?
Benefits include full cost coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, meaningful equity in the form of RSUs, flexible vacation policy, and competitive pay consisting of base plus additional components.
Kikoff
Credit building services for individuals
About Kikoff
Kikoff helps individuals, especially those with low or no credit, build a positive payment history and improve their credit scores. Its services are user-friendly and do not require credit checks, making them accessible to a wide range of clients. Kikoff offers tools for credit management, including easy disputing, rent reporting, and credit monitoring reports, along with an optional Autopay feature. The company's goal is to empower users to take control of their credit journey and achieve significant improvements in their credit scores.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$41.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Stock Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Risks
Increased competition from new fintech startups could dilute market share.
Regulatory scrutiny may lead to increased compliance costs for Kikoff.
Economic downturns could decrease consumer spending, impacting revenue.
Differentiation
Kikoff offers credit building without credit checks, making it accessible to many.
The platform provides easy disputing and rent reporting to enhance credit scores.
Kikoff's Autopay feature ensures clients never miss a due date.
Upsides
Kikoff recognized as a top credit builder app in 2024.
AI-driven tools can enhance user experience with personalized strategies.
Partnerships with educational platforms can attract younger demographics.
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