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Full-Time

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Updated on 9/6/2024

Checkbook

Checkbook

11-50 employees

Supports ACH, digital checks, virtual cards

Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services
Defense

Senior

San Mateo, CA, USA

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
React.js
Postgres
Vue.js
FastAPI
Flask
AngularJS
Django
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience working with Python, Postgres and frontend frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, Vue.js, Ember) to build robust web applications
  • Familiarity with Python web frameworks including Flask, FastAPI and Django
  • Ability to translate business requirements into effective software solutions
  • Excellent problem-solving skills to tackle challenges and find creative solutions
Responsibilities
  • Develop and architect exceptional web applications that exceed industry standards and captivate users
  • Build and ship robust APIs, integrating with internal, partner and customer systems
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our applications, safeguarding our users' valuable information
  • Design and optimize large DB schemas, queries and objects to meet performance and functionality objectives
  • Develop and implement automation tools and strategies to ensure the quality and stability of our web applications
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest web technologies, industry trends, and best practices

Checkbook's focus on secure electronic payment solutions, including ACH, real-time payments, digital checks, and virtual cards, positions it at the forefront of financial technology. This environment provides a perfect platform for employees keen on contributing to cutting-edge payment innovations while operating in an ecosystem that simplifies and secures large-scale financial transactions. Furthermore, its integration capabilities with accounting software enhance operational efficiency, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to advance in a tech-driven and agile financial sector.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$14.3M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

31%

1 year growth

35%

2 year growth

56%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The partnership with Visa to implement Visa Direct significantly enhances Checkbook's capability to offer real-time payments, making it a competitive player in the instant payments market.
  • The recent $10M Series A funding led by MassMutual Ventures provides Checkbook with the financial resources to expand its operations and innovate further.
  • Collaborations with companies like Line and Eisen demonstrate Checkbook's ability to scale rapidly and adapt to various market needs, from financial institutions to underbanked communities.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive fintech landscape means Checkbook must continuously innovate to maintain its market position against larger, more established players.
  • Reliance on strategic partnerships, such as those with Visa and Eisen, could pose risks if these relationships were to deteriorate or end.

What makes Checkbook unique

  • Checkbook's all-in-one payments platform offers a single API for various payment methods, simplifying integration for businesses compared to competitors with fragmented solutions.
  • Strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Visa and Eisen enhance Checkbook's credibility and expand its service offerings, setting it apart from smaller fintech firms.
  • Checkbook's focus on compliance and regulatory adherence, especially in the context of account closures and fund disbursements, provides a unique value proposition in the financial technology space.