Senior Backend Developer

Posted Oct 21

Hi, We’re AffiniPay! 

AffiniPay is a leading fintech company, based out of Austin, Texas. As the market leader in professional services payments and practice management software, AffiniPay’s tech products serve legal, accounting, architectural, engineering and construction firms. AffiniPay has been recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well! 

As a Senior Backend Developer on our Marketing Team, you will design, develop, and maintain the backend infrastructure for our customer-facing websites and internal Marketing Operations systems. Your expertise will ensure seamless integration between various systems like Marketo, Salesforce, and other backend tools, contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of our marketing strategies. 

What You'll Do:

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs that power our customer-facing websites and marketing platforms.
  • Work closely with the Marketing Operations team to integrate backend systems, including Marketo and Salesforce, ensuring data consistency and seamless workflow automation.
  • Design and manage databases to support marketing and customer data, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Develop and maintain APIs for integration with third-party platforms, enabling efficient data exchange between systems.
  • Optimize backend processes and code for maximum performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality web experiences.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for backend systems, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
  •  Maintain comprehensive documentation of code, processes, and integrations.
  • Effectively communicate status to stakeholder team(s).
  • Follows up with issues/defects as the progress through their life-cycle.
  • We work in a hybrid manner at our Austin and San Diego offices!

About You: 

  • 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and operating large-scale, high-performance APIs and services.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
  • Extensive knowledge of core AWS features and services, including DynamoDB, AWS Serverless Application Model, SAM CLI, Lambda, CloudFormation StackSets, S3 and Route 53.
  • You have implemented server-side APIs using Ruby or similar technologies.
  • Experience with composable web architecture and JAMStack
  • This role is preferred to sit in Austin, Texas

Our Story

Founded in 2005, AffiniPay’s mission is to build technology products that helps professionals focus on the work they love. As the leader in the professional payments industry, AffiniPay’s products serve legal, accounting, architectural, engineering and construction firms. Our portfolio of software solutions include MyCase (Legal Practice Management Software), CASEpeer (Practice Management for Personal Injury Firms), Docketwise (Immigration & Case Management Software), Soluno (Legal Accounting), and Woodpecker (Legal Document Automation). Our portfolio of payment solutions include LawPay (Legal), AffiniPay for Associations (Associations), CPACharge (Accounting Professionals), and ClientPay (Architect, Engineer, and Construction). AffiniPay’s products serve over one hundred thousand users, and we are noted as one of the fastest growing tech companies in Austin, Texas. We are constantly looking for talent to join our team to continue playing a key part in unlocking our potential. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at AffiniPay

At AffiniPay, we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background, personality, talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education, equal access to opportunities and information, inclusionary programs, and community outreach. 

Benefits that Benefit You! 

As a people first culture, we believe it is important that our teammates are happy, healthy, and productive. In order to best support that, AffiniPay provides award-winning benefits that can make a difference in your life - right now and for the future.

  • All employees receive fully covered medical, dental and vision coverage - Choose from our 2 available health plans based on what fits you and/or your family!
  • Have some fur babies? - We offer them insurance too!
  • RELAX and enjoy your time away with our flexible paid time off policy! 
  • We will help you plan for your future - 401K, or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match
  • Competitive compensation packages that include mid-year and end-of-year bonuses and equity options for all full-time employees
  • Health Wellness Program that includes nutrition consultations, mental health apps, and access to discounted memberships
  • Have plans to grow your family? - Parental resources, including 16 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers
  • Professional development opportunities including mentorships, leadership programs and our AffiniPayU courses
  • We believe it is important to give back with our Matching Gift Program and organized activities focused on donations, volunteerism and supporting the local communities throughout the country
  • D&I initiatives provide educational opportunities regarding multicultural issues, tolerance, and celebrating diversity among our entire staff
  • An incredible, in-office experience at our headquarters in Austin and San Diego including free lunch delivery, a fully stocked kitchen, and some “sweet” surprises for those afternoon pick-me-ups

Security Advisory

Our hiring teams at AffiniPay are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology. As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices. We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the AffiniPay domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process. All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person. All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up.