Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Frontend, React
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Perpay
51-200 employees
Facilitates interest-free paycheck deduction payments
No salary listed
Senior
Philadelphia, PA, USA
This is not a remote opportunity; it is 100% onsite.
- 5+ years of experience delivering commercial products to market
- Significant experience with React and the React ecosystem and unidirectional data flow patterns, preferably Redux
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript, including the latest ECMAScript standards
- Understanding of RESTful APIs
- Experience with optimizing web applications for performance and accessibility
- Product focus and a passion for UX/UI design or familiarity with UX/UI principles
- Strong curiosity about industry trends
- Ability to pick up new technologies quickly, with software engineering best practices prioritized over familiarity with specific tools or languages
- History of cross-functional collaboration on mission-critical projects
- Collaborate closely and communicate with other members of the development team, including UX designers, product managers, and other engineers, to ensure that the frontend meets the needs of the business and provides an excellent user experience
- Ensure our application is responsive and accessible across different devices and platforms
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
- Contribute to the engineering design process by bringing forward tradeoffs and opinions on how to weigh them
- Leverage continued research around the changing frontend landscape to bring best practices and innovation to our code, developer experience, and user experience
- Experience with React Native, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes is nice to have
- Experience standing up a design system is also a nice to have
Perpay.com provides a financial technology solution that allows consumers to shop more affordably by making interest-free payments directly from their paychecks. Users begin by answering a few questions to determine their spending limit, which can range from $500 to $2,500. Once approved, they can shop immediately, with payments automatically deducted from their paychecks over a series of typically eight installments. This model is particularly advantageous for individuals who may not have access to traditional credit or prefer to avoid high-interest rates. What sets Perpay apart from its competitors is its focus on interest-free payments and the simplicity of direct paycheck deductions, making the repayment process easier for users. The company's goal is to make shopping accessible and manageable for its members, helping them make significant purchases without incurring debt or interest.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$2.4M
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rising demand for flexible payment options boosts Perpay's interest-free installment model.
- AI integration can refine Perpay's spending limit assessments, improving user experience.
- Embedded finance trends offer Perpay expansion opportunities through e-commerce partnerships.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from fintech startups may erode Perpay's market share.
- Regulatory scrutiny on income-based limits could raise compliance costs for Perpay.
- Economic downturns may affect users' repayment ability, impacting Perpay's financial stability.
What makes Perpay unique
- Perpay offers interest-free payments deducted directly from paychecks, simplifying user experience.
- The company targets consumers avoiding traditional credit, providing a unique market position.
- Perpay's model supports significant credit score increases, enhancing user financial health.
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Benefits
Competitive salary + company equity
401k with company match
Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
Pre-tax Public Transportation benefit
Relocation assistance
Student loan company match
Gym subsidy with City Fitness
Cell phone plan
Paid parental leave
Unlimited PTO
Optional work from home (WFH) up to 4 weeks per year