Who you are
Proficiency in multiple programming languages and deep expertise in at least one technology domain
Strong understanding of software architecture principles and the ability to apply them effectively within team scope
Experience designing distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-based services
Proven ability to make informed tradeoffs balancing cost, scalability, security, and maintainability
Consistent track record of delivering end-to-end solutions independently, from design through production
Effective communicator who can influence decisions and translate complex technical concepts clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences
Deep fluency in TypeScript across API services and full-stack web applications, including strong typing practices that enforce correctness across API boundaries
Strong working knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD automation
Proven track record of applying observability and APM tooling, performance monitoring, and CDN/edge delivery practices to improve system reliability and speed, and contributing to code quality, design consistency, and operational reliability across the team
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and adopt AI coding tools (such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, or Copilot) to raise team throughput and reduce toil, while maintaining a high review and quality bar
What the job involves
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and deliver the scalable, secure, and maintainable systems that power Bankrate's digital experiences, operating with strong autonomy and bringing deep technical judgment to complex problems.
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Engineers here don't just write great code — they shape architecture, champion engineering standards, and connect their work directly to customer and business outcomes
Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable systems within a team or product area
Contribute to the evolution of technical architecture and engineering patterns in alignment with organizational standards
Build and optimize continuous delivery pipelines, improving deployment speed and reliability
Partner with product and design peers to translate business objectives into actionable technical work
Scope, estimate, and deliver medium-to-large initiatives with minimal oversight
Collaborate across teams to resolve technical challenges, dependencies, and integration issues
Mentor engineers through code reviews, pair programming, design discussions, and collaborative problem-solving
Contribute to the definition and improvement of team-level engineering practices and technical standards
Evaluate tools, techniques, and technologies that could improve team and business outcomes, and bring relevant insights back to the team
Benefits
Hybrid Schedule & Flexible PTO: Take advantage of 3-4 days in-office per week and 1-2 WFH days per week (varying by team), and a robust Paid Time Off program that includes logging off for "Winter Week."
Family Support, Planning, and Fertility: Our benefit offerings support every unique path to parenthood including fertility, egg freezing, adoption, surrogacy, parental bonding, and more.
Mentorship Culture: Find a mentor, be a mentor, say yes to something new. This is a place where you’re guaranteed to build connections that extend past your immediate team and even your tenure at RV.
Purpose & Community: We empower employees to make an impact for causes they care about, and we invest heavily in systemic impact through nonprofits like Road to Hire.
World-Class Wellness: In addition to the on-site amenities at HQ, our unique wellness benefits include free therapy sessions and counseling for U.S. employees and family members.