LendingTree · 2 days ago
Staff Software Engineer
Charlotte, NC, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expLendingTree is the nation’s leading online lending marketplace, connecting consumers with multiple lenders to simplify loan shopping. The Staff Software Engineer will lead the form-flow-based platform that significantly contributes to company revenue, making critical architectural decisions and guiding platform development.
Commercial LendingCreditCredit CardsE-CommerceFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingMarketplaceMobile Apps
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead development and architectural strategy across a platform that powers form flows, integrated financial services, and dynamic, user-driven UI components
Own and scale an enterprise level platform, including:
React/Redux SPA with Web Components and Shadow DOM for modularity and performance
Drive the development and scalability of a Node.js API ecosystem, optimizing reliability, integration patterns, and caching efficiency
Provide platform level support to the rest of the organization
Manage infrastructure deployed via AWS ECS, supporting automated CI/CD pipelines and robust observability
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business goals into scalable systems that balance user agency and revenue performance
Lead other engineers and elevate the technical bar through reviews and strong leadership that directs and challenges peers toward better solutions
Qualification
Required
Degree in computer science or related field
10+ years of experience working with enterprise level codebases with MERN or similar tech stacks
Built or scaled distributed systems or platforms with clear service boundaries and strong reliability
Deep knowledge of modern front-end (React/Redux) and back-end (Node.js or similar) development practices in a microservice environment
Proven ability to deliver on systems that impact real users and revenue, not just internal tooling
Experience introducing performance optimizations, reusable patterns, or custom frameworks for platform evolution
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
A deep commitment to building solutions with simplicity, elegance and apply that to any code you touch
Expert experience with React (SPA), Redux, Web Components, Shadow DOM, advanced rendering optimization
Expert experience with Node.js microservices, RESTful APIs, circuit breakers, caching layers, and 3rd party integrations
Familiarity with AWS ECS, containerized deployments, GitLab CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, monitoring/observability
Deep knowledge of how JavaScript works – Ex. Understand how the execution stack works and to be able to articulate programming concepts
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Competitive PTO (paid time off) policy
Incentive Compensation: Annual bonus opportunity
Company
LendingTree
LendingTree is an online lending exchange that connects consumers with multiple lenders who compete for their business.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$650MKey Investors
Apollo
2025-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $475M
2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $175M
2008-08-12IPO
Leadership Team
Jason Bengel
CFO
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