Proper is a quickly growing startup that values your skills, voice, and happiness.
We’re a team of developers, designers, engineers, accountants, CPAs, project managers, and creatives from all over the world. But we’re also surfers, hikers, Sichuan-eaters, photographers, artists, world travelers, meme lovers, and life-havers.
Together, we provide the most technologically advanced property accounting services in the world - and we think that’s pretty epic. We’re proud to be creating something new that improves people’s lives while working together in a culture of collaboration, respect, communication, joy, and personal growth.
We’re proud to create something new that improves people’s lives while working together in a culture of collaboration, respect, communication, joy, and personal growth.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience in full-stack development, ideally with exposure to both high-growth startups and larger, well-established tech companies.
This role will focus on building workflow automation and productivity tools in a B2B environment, particularly in the automation of accounting processes.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, balancing rapid iteration with high-quality software development.
Key ResponsibilitiesCore Functional Responsibilities:- Develop and maintain full-stack applications with a focus on workflow automation and productivity tools.
- Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code in languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Golang, Rust, Erlang, or TypeScript.
- Build robust frontend applications using React.js or Vue.js.
- Architect and implement backend services using Node.js or similar technologies.
- Work closely with Product and Design teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Improve automation in financial and accounting workflows, streamlining data processing and integrations.
- Ensure high availability and performance of critical applications.
Performance and Metrics Tracking:- Establish and track engineering KPIs such as feature delivery velocity, system uptime, and code quality metrics.
- Monitor and optimize application performance, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Continuously improve developer experience through better tooling and automation.
Training and Development (If Applicable):- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, helping them grow in their careers.
- Contribute to internal documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and best practice adoption across the engineering team.
Required Hard SkillsFull-Stack Engineering: Proven ability to work across frontend, backend, and database systems.Programming Proficiency: Experience with multiple languages, including Python, Java, JavaScript, Golang, Rust, Erlang, or TypeScript.Frontend Development: Strong experience with React.js or Vue.js.Backend Development: Proficiency with Node.js or similar backend technologies.Cloud and Infrastructure: Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure.Workflow Automation: Experience building tools that improve efficiency for businesses.Accounting Process Automation (Nice to Have): Understanding of financial automation and accounting workflows.Required Soft SkillsMoves with urgency – ensures rapid progress without sacrificing quality.Problem solver – enjoys tackling challenges and finding pragmatic solutions.Bias for action – ships solutions quickly, learns from feedback, and iterates fast.Agile mindset – values speed of execution, iteration, and continuous improvement.Strong communicator – able to collaborate effectively with engineers, users, and product teams.Team player – works well in cross-functional environments, prioritizing collaboration.High standards for software quality – balances speed with best practices for maintainability and scalability.Nice-to-Have Skills / ExperiencesExperience in high-growth startups (10-15 engineer teams) and larger tech companies.Knowledge of serverless architectures and microservices.Familiarity with RPA, machine learning or AI-driven automation.Experience working in a B2B SaaS environment.Type of DegreeBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Years of Experience in Field8+ years of professional experience in software engineering.At least 2 years in a US-based startup .2–3 years at a larger tech company with strong engineering standards.Proper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment to work by offering the same opportunities to all applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, disability, national origins, marital status, or other characteristics. We base our talent search exclusively on competencies, abilities and potential.