Join Method as a Senior Software Engineer to build scalable APIs and user experiences in a dynamic FinTech environment.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Software Engineer at Method will take ownership of projects, developing both the backend and user-facing components of their API using JavaScript, Node, and React. The position requires expertise in building scalable applications and a strong foundation in languages like Python or Java, ideally with a background in FinTech. This role is suited for experienced engineers who can balance speed and precision while collaborating closely with the team to align on customer needs. Method's dynamic environment, supported by notable investors, emphasizes innovation in financial technology.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Method's careers page October 27, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for Fullstack roles (median ~$165,000).
- Starts above 74% of 93 comparable senior fullstack roles in United States that list React we track (median $170,000 across 48 companies). See React salary trends
- React appears in 68.6% of 223 comparable senior fullstack roles in United States; Node appears in 1.8% of 223 comparable senior fullstack roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Software Engineer role remote?
- It's hybrid — Method expects some on-site time in New York, NY.
- What's the salary range?
- Method lists $195,000–$235,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Method is hiring for this position in New York, NY.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Java, JavaScript, Node, Python, React.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Method targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer role at Method.
From the original posting
The impact
As a member of the engineering team, you will own projects from end-to-end, making decisions on technical and business implications. You will have autonomy over your projects with support from the team when you need it.
What you'll do
Build and create with JavaScript across the platform. Build a reliable backend in Node and delightful user experiences in React.
Build and scale our core API to handle millions of requests per day
Investigate and debug any issues using our monitoring & logging tools as well as create clear action items to resolve them.
Help maintain our high technical bar by participating in code reviews and interviewing new team members.
Collaborate with the rest of the team to define the roadmap by thoroughly understanding customers’ needs.
Who you are
5+ years of full-time software engineering experience, ideally full-stack, but backend leaning is ok
Expert knowledge in JS, Python, Java or equivalent languages
Experience building scalable production-level applications. (A history of excellent projects is required)
You can clearly communicate the concepts or ideas behind your solutions, and cut big solutions into smaller bite-sized tasks
You can tow the line between moving fast and breaking things and moving slowly to get things right the first time.
Natural curiosity to stay up to date with new technologies and emerging Fintech trends
Extra awesome
Experience in Finance / FinTech
Experience building data pipelines
Knowledge of payment rails such as ACH, RTP, etc.
DevOps experience with AWS, Cloudflare, and CI/CD tools
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The annual US base salary range for this role is: $205,000-$240,000.
Benefits available to full time employees
Medical, Dental, Vision; basic medical plans 100% covered
Flexible PTO
12 weeks parental leave
Commuter benefits; employer-sponsored
Phone/internet stipend
WFH stipend
Student loan repayment contribution
Lifestyle Spending stipend
Learning & Development stipend
Hybrid-office stocked with snacks
Quarterly team off-sites
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