Staff Full Stack Engineer at April

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, including 2+ years as a senior, staff or principal-level role
  • Proven experience designing and building distributed systems at scale in cloud-native environments (GCP or AWS)
  • Deep expertise in backend technologies, including microservices, event-driven architectures, and REST/gRPC APIs
  • Strong hands-on experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular) and full-stack engineering practices
  • Fluency in system design and architecture - capable of balancing trade-offs between scalability, performance, and developer experience
  • Track record of shaping technical direction and elevating team capabilities
  • Passion for building high-impact, customer-facing products that are data-rich and intuitive
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority

Responsibilities

  • Lead critical, cross-functional engineering initiatives from design to development and deployment, ensuring quality and scalability
  • Participate in technical decision-making and knowledge sharing across multiple teams
  • Collaborate with Product, UX, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless and data-driven experiences
  • Evaluate and introduce new tools, technologies, and practices that raise the bar for engineering excellence
  • Guide by example - service ownership, observability, and operational best practices across the engineering organization
  • Promote a culture of high standards, clean code, testing, and continuous improvement

Skills

GCP
AWS
microservices
event-driven architectures
REST
gRPC
React
Vue
Angular
system design

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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