Senior Software Engineer

About Us

Founded in 2014, we offer the industry’s first and only cloud‑based, fully‑customisable, end‑to‑end software solution to automate securities‑based lending from origination through the life of the loan. By combining thought leadership in suitability and risk management with industry‑leading education and the latest technology, Supernova enables advisors to deliver holistic, goals‑based advice and to help their clients achieve financial wellness. We partner with the industry’s largest banks, most prominent insurance companies and leading online brokerages to democratise access to securities‑based lending and better the entire financial ecosystem.

Why Join Supernova

At Supernova Technology, we believe that the best results come from a team that is passionate, driven, and supported in all aspects of their professional lives. Here you’ll work alongside talented and innovative individuals who are committed to driving the future of securities‑based lending technology. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and growth, where each person’s contributions make a real impact.

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in defining the architecture and technical vision for Supernova’s cloud‑based Security‑Based Lending (SBL) SaaS platform. You will be responsible for designing scalable, high‑performing, and secure systems that support our business services and APIs. This is a strategic and hands‑on role that will directly influence Supernova’s technical roadmap, guiding the development of robust, scalable, and secure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of platform software modules.

• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define and prioritise requirements and translate them into actionable technical tasks.

• Ensure the timely delivery of high‑quality, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions that adhere to best practices and meet business requirements.

• Review code, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and guidelines.

• Participate in architecture and design discussions, contributing to the overall technical vision and direction.

• Build and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.

• Continuously improve the performance, reliability, and security of web services and ETL jobs.

• Address technical debt, refactor code as necessary, and drive improvements in the team’s software development processes.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in ETL job and API development, and share knowledge with the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.

• At least five years of software development experience focused on backend development, either in ETL job design and development or Web Service API development.

• Expertise in Java and Spring Boot, or comparable expertise in Python and Pandas for backend development.

• Hands‑on experience with AWS Lambda development in Python is a plus.

• Experience with Java or Python libraries is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining unit tests and integration tests.

• Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of micro‑services, event‑driven architecture, and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred.

• Strong analytical, detail‑oriented problem‑solving abilities and excellent communication skills, capable of both independent work and effective collaboration in a team environment.

What We Offer

We provide a robust benefits package to support the health and well‑being of our employees.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance:
Multiple plans with coverage for employees and dependants.

• HSA and FSA Accounts:
Tax‑advantaged accounts for health and dependent care expenses.

• Life and Disability Insurance:
Employer‑paid basic coverage with options for additional voluntary coverage.

• Compensation: $140,000 - $200,000 per year (actual salary may…