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Software Product Engineer (remote)
Kforce • San Diego, CA
No Relocation
Posted: September 3, 2026
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and own backend services and APIs supporting credit card recommendation and application experiences
- Independently drive projects from technical design through implementation, testing, and production rollout
- Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code and provide thorough, constructive code review for peers
- Break down ambiguous product requirements into technical designs and shippable increments with minimal guidance
- Debug and resolve production issues, and participate in on-call rotations
- Partner with product managers and designers to shape technical solutions and influence product direction
- Own integrations with partner issuer APIs and internal data/ML services
- Write and maintain documentation for services you build and own
- Drive sprint planning, technical discussions, and retros, and raise the technical bar across the team
- Harness Claude, Cursor, and other GenAI tools across the development lifecycle - from design and coding to testing, debugging, and documentation - to work faster and more effectively
Requirements
- BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3-5 years of professional backend software engineering experience
- Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
- Strong proficiency in at least one of TypeScript, Scala, or Node.js
- Solid understanding of REST APIs, relational/NoSQL databases, and distributed systems design
- Track record of independently owning and delivering complex projects end to end
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound technical judgment when working through ambiguity
- Strong communication skills and experience collaborating cross-functionally with product and design