Full-Time

Sr./Staff Software Engineer

Front End

Posted on 9/6/2024

Polly

Polly

51-200 employees

Cloud-based platform for mortgage operations

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Texas, USA

Hybrid environment; 3x weekly in an innovation hub in San Francisco or Dallas.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Docker
TypeScript
AWS
Vue.js
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 6+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on front-end technologies
  • Proven experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue or React
  • Experience working in SaaS environments, particularly within the financial technology sector
  • Proficiency in TypeScript
  • Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP) and deployment tools
  • Strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles and responsive design
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience in financial modeling or quantitative analysis
  • Familiarity with financial market operations
  • Experience with Python
  • Familiarity with AI/ML integration in front-end applications
  • Expertise in containerization technologies like Docker/Kubernetes
  • Experience with service monitoring, metrics, and log aggregation
Responsibilities
  • Lead and contribute to the design and development of user-facing features within our platform.
  • Collaborate closely with our AI/ML team to integrate advanced algorithms into the front-end, ensuring seamless user experiences.
  • Design, implement, and test intuitive interfaces that allow users to interact with complex hedging strategies and data.
  • Continuously improve and refine the front-end architecture, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
  • Gather and analyze user feedback to enhance the usability and functionality of our products.
  • Mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise in front-end development and financial technology.
  • Contribute to the technical vision of our platform, driving innovation and excellence.
  • Participate in code reviews, ensuring best practices and the highest quality standards are met.

Polly.io offers a platform designed to improve the mortgage industry by making operations more efficient for lenders. The platform is cloud-based, which means it uses internet technology to provide secure and scalable services. This allows lenders to access advanced tools for data analysis and machine learning, helping them to price loans accurately and manage the loan locking process effectively. Polly.io also features a Loan Trading Exchange that connects buyers and sellers of mortgage loans, making the sale and settlement process more transparent and efficient. By providing real-time analytics and market insights, Polly.io helps lenders make better decisions and increase their productivity and profitability. The company's goal is to empower lenders of all sizes with the tools they need to compete successfully in the mortgage market.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$74.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

85%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Polly raised $25M in growth equity funding, boosting its expansion capabilities.
  • Integration with nCino enhances loan officer mobility and pricing efficiency.
  • Partnership with HousingWire increases transparency in mortgage rate data.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from similar fintech companies may erode Polly's market share.
  • Rapid tech advancements require costly updates to maintain competitiveness.
  • Economic downturns could reduce demand for Polly's mortgage services.

What makes Polly unique

  • Polly offers a cloud-native, scalable Product & Pricing Engine (PPE) for mortgages.
  • The Loan Trading Exchange enhances transparency and efficiency in mortgage loan sales.
  • Polly's Lender Intelligence provides real-time analytics for informed financial decision-making.

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Benefits

Professional growth & upward mobility

Competitive salaries

100% paid medical/vision/dental/disability/life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Remote environment

INACTIVE