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Founding Engineer

Insight Funders Inc.

Insight Funders is an AI-powered private credit marketplace , connecting startups and high-growth companies with non-dilutive capital , while providing investors with pre-qualified, high-yield opportunities . We leverage AI-driven underwriting to make financing faster, data-driven, and efficient . Job Description We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer with a strong focus on web development to build and enhance the AI-powered lending platform at Insight Funders. You will work on designing scalable web applications , improving user experience , and ensuring seamless frontend and backend integration . This role requires a passion for fintech , a strong understanding of financial data systems , and expertise in modern web technologies . Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain a responsive, high-performance web application for the AI-powered private credit marketplace. Build APIs and microservices to connect the frontend with AI models and financial data sources. Optimize UX/UI for borrower and lender interactions, ensuring intuitive and seamless workflows. Collaborate with AI engineers to integrate AI-powered underwriting, risk assessments, and financial analytics. Ensure system security and compliance , handling sensitive financial data securely. Deploy and manage scalable applications in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Improve application performance and ensure a smooth user experience. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering , or a related field. Experience 3-6+ years of experience in full-stack web development , preferably in fintech, AI, or SaaS. Experience working with financial platforms, credit underwriting, or lending applications is a plus. Technical Skills Backend: Experience with Node.js, Python (Django/FastAPI), or Ruby on Rails . Databases: Strong experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB . Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure and CI/CD pipelines. APIs & Microservices: Experience in designing and integrating RESTful & GraphQL APIs . Security & Compliance: Understanding of data security best practices , especially for financial applications. Competitive Salary + Equity Equity Options : Participation in the company’s equity program Flexible Work Arrangements : Hybrid or remote options available Professional Development : Access to fintech conferences, AI training, and tech networking events Why Join Insight Funders? Build cutting-edge fintech applications powered by AI. Work alongside a team of AI, fintech, and engineering experts . Shape the future of AI-driven lending and private credit . Most Importantly—Ignore Everything Above! We don’t care about your pedigree—if you can code and ship, we want you. Sick of your dead-end corporate job? Want to make an impact, ride the AI wave, and build something groundbreaking? This is your chance to hop on a rocket ship—work with brilliant, ambitious teammates and create something that actually matters. Startups move fast. We move even faster. If you’re ready to put in the work, make big decisions, and help build the next unicorn, let’s talk! Disclaimer Insight Funders INC is not a registered investment adviser or registered broker-dealer and does not provide investment recommendations or advice of any kind. Any materials provided are solely for informational purposes and should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or participate in any investment, nor as intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, investment, tax, financial, accounting, legal, regulatory or compliance advice. The opinions and analysis contained in any materials provided may be based on published and non-published sources prepared by unrelated third parties. While such sources are believed to be reliable and written in good faith, they have not been independently verified and no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information. Except where otherwise indicated, any materials provided are based on information in existence as of the date of preparation, and not as of any future date, and will not be updated or otherwise revised to reflect information that subsequently becomes available, or circumstances existing or changes occurring after the date of preparation. Prior to making an investment decision, you should (i) conduct your own investigation and analysis, (ii) carefully consider an investment’s risk factors, investment objectives and strategy, fees and expenses, and any tax consequences that may result from investing, and (iii) consult with your own investment, tax, financial, accounting, and legal advisors. The value of an investment may go down as well as up, and you may lose some or all of the money that you invest. You should ensure that you have the financial capacity to hold any investments that you make for an indefinite period of time, regardless of any resale restrictions, and only invest an amount that you can afford to lose. Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission or federal or state regulatory authority has recommended or approved any investment or reviewed or approved the accuracy or completeness of any of the information or materials provided through the Insight Funders portal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing in private credit involves a high degree of risk, including the potential for a complete loss of an investment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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