Software Engineer
PromiseWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted October 23, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Promise is a financial services technology company that provides a modern payment platform for government, transforming the process of paying down debt into an easy, mobile-friendly experience. With a team of experts from companies like Palantir and Stripe, Promise offers various payment methods in multiple languages and supports customizable payment plans. The company's 24/7 support helps residents pay off their debts faster, benefiting both the government and the community.
Job Description
Promise is a company focused on helping families access financial assistance through technology, aiming to transform public systems to better serve vulnerable populations. They are seeking Software Engineers to design, scale systems for payments and financial products, mentor team members, and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture. The company emphasizes innovation and impact.
Requirements
- 3+ years developing production software with a focus on backend systems
- Passion for building and debugging large-scale distributed systems
- Cloud fluency with AWS, GCP, or similar platforms
- Curious, autonomous, and accountable mindset
Benefits
- 100% paid health coverage
- Generous PTO and sick leave
- Lunch, snacks, and coffee provided
- Company retreats
- Opportunities to travel and see the impact of your work
- Hybrid work
