Senior Software Engineer at Forter

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

eCommerce, Fraud DetectionIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on experience throughout the web development stack and/or backend stacks
Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, GraphQL, and other web technologies for building web apps and APIs
Expertise in server-side development using NodeJS, ORMs, and relational databases
Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large-scale environment with multiple modern programming and database querying languages
Great communication skills
Self-driven and solutions-oriented, able to collaborate cross-team in a globally distributed organization

Responsibilities

Design high-scale and low-latency components to support Forter’s growth
Develop robust extensions that will be used by Forter’s largest clients, allowing them to seamlessly start using new Forter products
Improve our current architecture and components to allow faster onboarding of merchants
Research significant eCommerce platforms in order to create and improve our merchant’s experience with Forter

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

GraphQL

NodeJS

ORMs

Relational Databases

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Shopify

eCommerce Platforms

Forter

Fraud prevention and identity protection services

About Forter

Forter provides a range of services designed to protect online businesses from fraud and abuse. Its offerings include identity protection to prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent purchases, fraud management that allows businesses to make instant decisions to stop fraudsters, and abuse prevention to identify unauthorized resellers and coupon abusers. Additionally, Forter focuses on payment optimization to enhance trust with banks and improve transaction conversion rates while ensuring compliance with European regulations like PSD2. The company also automates chargeback recovery to help businesses dispute and win claims. Unlike many competitors, Forter operates on a B2B model, charging businesses based on their size and transaction volume, and aims to enhance revenue protection and customer experience for online retailers.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$513.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Home Office Stipend

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Rising BNPL services complicate fraud detection and increase payment default risks.

Increased returns fraud challenges Forter's fraud prevention systems.

Shift to social media shopping introduces new fraud vectors for Forter to address.

Differentiation

Forter offers real-time, automated fraud prevention solutions for online merchants.

The company focuses on consumer-centric fraud prevention, enhancing customer experience and growth.

Forter's services include identity protection, fraud management, and payment optimization.

Upsides

Forter's AI enhancements improve decision capabilities, boosting fraud prevention effectiveness.

Partnerships with Shopify, Salesforce, and PwC enhance Forter's competitive positioning.

Integration with Gr4vy streamlines payments and mitigates risks for enterprise merchants.

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