Staff Software Engineer, Varo
React Native
$180-220k
Fee-free online banking platform
Job no longer available
Fee-free online banking platform
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$180-220k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To improve the financial health of our customers through better technology and total transparency.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience in building front-end applications (web or mobile)
- 2+ years of experience in React Native
- Strong knowledge of and experience with modern JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Experience building responsive, component-based web apps with modern JavaScript front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular, React)
- Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g. Redux, Recoil)
- Passion for building a delightful customer experience
- Understanding of principles of design (UI/UX)
- Proficiency writing unit and integration tests
- Experience with GraphQL (a plus)
- Experience with native mobile development like iOS/Android (a plus)
What the job involves
- You will get to work with new technology stacks, be part of a great and diverse workplace, and improve the financial lives of others
- Strategic Planning: Participate in strategic planning and decision-making at the project and department levels, influencing the direction of our software and technology stack
- Define frontend technical strategy with a drive to improve products, infrastructure, processes, or organizations
- Lead Development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of our mobile applications using React Native
- Define and document best practices which the team could implement and also monitor and track the implementation and deviation of these practices in day to day development
- Code Quality: Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and maintaining high code quality
- Perform independent code analysis and create a backlog of technical upgrades and clean up to make sure the front end platform adheres to best practices and industry standards
- Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, making key architectural decisions to ensure the success of our projects
- Performance Optimization: Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness
- Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, promoting best practices in React Native development
- Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement user interface designs and enhance user experience
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Mentorship: Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Our take
The traditional banking system leaves many US citizens underserved, with some minority groups struggling to access accounts. Varo is one of many companies offering no-fee, high-interest accounts, as it takes on the traditional banks - with additional features such as a rewards program and access to early paychecks.
With many young customers distrustful of traditional banks, Varo has capitalised on this sentiment and grown to serve more than 7 million customers. It has a number of competitors such as Chime and Step, and it's also in competition with established traditional brick-and-mortar banks. However, as the first consumer fintech to be granted a national bank charter in the US, the company is at the front of the fintech revolution with a path to future success.
In response to economic uncertainty, the bank was forced to take cost-reduction measures throughout 2022. The effect has been positive, with a drastic reduction in its burn rate, which had been a primary concern. One point of interest is a shift in marketing strategy that has seen Varo focus more on growing the number of customers using it as their main bank, as opposed to growing overall user numbers. The company also has a new tech unit named "Varo Tech".
Kirsty
Company Specialist
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
-12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Feb 2023
$50m
LATE VC
Sep 2021
$515m
SERIES E
Total funding: $1.0bn
Company benefits
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Free life coaching and counseling
- 401k
- Office snacks and drinks
- Flexible PTO
- Company and team outings
Company values
- Customer first: Understand problems our customers are trying to solve. Respond with a sense of urgency. Build relationships that result in loyalty. Be data and insights-driven. Test everything. Achieve results through strong execution. Build a product people love.
- Take ownership: Have a bias toward action and high standards. Be accountable for the results of your work and our product. Trust others to own it.
- Stay curious: Ask why. Dare to make things better. Learn something new each day (even from mistakes). Be open to growth. Develop creative solutions.
- Make it better: Think big. Set high goals. Work toward long-term value rather than short-term wins. Create change. Be resilient.
- Respect: Treat others how you want to be treated. Listen first before being heard. Speak the truth even when it’s not easy. Assume best intentions. Bring your full self to work.
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Founders
Colin Walsh
(CEO)Former EVP at American Express. Has also worked in banking at Wells Fargo, Visa, Executive Networks, and Lloyds.
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Diversity & Inclusion at Varo
- Varo takes a long-term, strategic approach to Diversity and Inclusion. We’re committed to building long term awareness and engagement with employees at all levels, our customers, and our communities. We grow and strengthen the Varo team by acquiring, developing, promoting, and retaining exceptional and diverse talent.
- Voluntary employee-led resource groups let us connect with each other, boost engagement, and keep important conversations going. Our groups include; "Women", that aims to increase women’s leadership roles, hiring and retention; "Adept", that sustains Varo’s efforts to support employees with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities; "Unity", that works to advance representation and opportunity for Black and African American employees; and "Pride", that helps us build a fully inclusive workplace offering education, support, and networking for LGBTQ employees.
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