Software Engineer at Promise

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Requirements

  • 3+ years developing production software with a focus on backend systems
  • Passion for building and debugging large-scale distributed systems
  • Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or similar cloud platforms
  • Curious, autonomous, and accountable mindset with a drive to own problems end-to-end

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement scalable backend services that power payments and financial products
  • Write and ship clean, maintainable, production-ready code
  • Monitor, debug, and optimize distributed systems to ensure reliability and high availability
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of learning, ownership, and engineering excellence
  • Work with infrastructure, product, and frontend teams to deliver reliable end-to-end solutions

Skills

Promise

Software solutions for government-citizen interactions

About Promise

Promise offers software solutions that improve how governments interact with their citizens, focusing on aid distribution and rebate systems. Their technology helps identify vulnerable community members and streamline income verification, increasing access to benefits while reducing fraud. The PromisePay Platform provides affordable payment options for low-income households facing public services debt. The company aims to create a respectful and efficient relationship between governments and citizens, ensuring everyone can access necessary resources.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$46.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from fintech companies could erode Promise's market share.
Changes in government policies may impact demand for Promise's services.
Economic downturns could reduce funding for programs Promise supports.

Differentiation

Promise partners with utilities and government agencies for flexible payment options.
The company uses advanced technology for quick and reliable income verification services.
Promise's solutions are SOC 1, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS compliant, ensuring high security.

Upsides

Increased adoption of digital payment solutions boosts demand for PromisePay.
AI-driven outreach methods enhance customer engagement in the public sector.
Focus on data privacy aligns with Promise's security compliance, increasing client trust.

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