We're looking for a backend-focused full-stack Software Engineer to build the high-quality, scalable backend systems behind our products, and to help shape the user experiences they power.
You will play a key role in developing and scaling our in-house Operations team’s experience, owning features from design through deployment and collaborating closely with design, product, and backend teams to deliver scalable, high-performance systems.
This is a full-stack role with about 70% focus on backend systems and a 30% focus on frontend.
Key Responsibilities:
Participate in all phases of agile software development, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment
Build and maintain backend services in Python, supporting RESTful APIs and event-driven workflows
Collaborate with engineering teams to architect systems optimized for speed, scalability, and reliability
Contribute to frontend development in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, working across the full stack as product needs require
Research, prototype, and evaluate new tools and technologies to improve our development workflow
Develop internal tools and integrate with external APIs
Contribute to the expansion, testing, and release of products that impact thousands of customers
Key Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of backend development experience
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, with familiarity in microservices and event-driven architecture
Fluency in relational database technology such as PostgreSQL
Strong grounding in testing methodologies, including TDD and automated testing frameworks
Experience with AWS or comparable cloud infrastructure
Familiarity with agentic development workflows and AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, or similar), and an interest in applying them to real engineering work
Working knowledge of React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with a willingness to contribute across the stack
Proven ability to work independently, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
We’ve been made aware of individuals falsely claiming to represent Lendbuzz using lookalike email addresses (eg @lendbuzzcareers.com). Please note that all legitimate emails from our team come from @lendbuzz.com. We will never ask for sensitive information or conduct interviews via messaging apps.
Lendbuzz Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
100 Summer Street, 1001, , Boston, MA, United States, 02121
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