Software Engineer

• Own small-to-medium integration projects from discovery to deployment, partnering with Product, clients, and Implementation to ship pragmatic solutions.

• Debug and resolve issues autonomously, escalating only when truly blocked.

• Communicate progress and blockers early and often—through tickets, stand-ups, and async updates—to give the team and stakeholders total visibility.

• Review peers’ pull requests, uphold our coding standards, and share knowledge to elevate overall code quality.

• Spot friction in day-to-day workflows and propose concrete process or tooling improvements that keep us moving fast.

• A fast-moving Integration squad connecting banking COREs and LOSs to Clutch’s platform.

• Success hinges less on raw code complexity and more on understanding product context, making sound trade-offs, and coordinating with multiple parties.

• We collaborate closely with Product, clients, and other engineering teams to deliver production-ready integrations quickly.

• Transparency and balanced workload are core values: everyone is expected to surface blockers early and help redistribute work when needed.

• We champion autonomy—engineers are trusted to take initiative, switch contexts effectively, and push changes all the way to production.

Within 3 months, you will:

• Independently debug issues and identify root causes.

• Pair with other engineers to gain context and contribute to smaller tasks.

• Learn the core systems we integrate with and how they impact our product.

• Ask questions and challenge requirements to clarify the scope before starting work.

Within 6 months, you will:

• Proactively communicate progress and surface blockers early.

• Confidently shift between integration contexts and understand tradeoffs.

• Support partners through successful go-lives.

• Manage scope and push back when requirements are unclear or misaligned.

• Contribute thoughtful code reviews and help maintain simple and extensible code quality.

Within 9 months, you will:

• Lead and deliver a small-scoped project independently.

• Build trust with external stakeholders by communicating technical constraints effectively.

• Suggest and drive improvements to team processes and workflows.

• Heavy product-oriented mindset;

• Capable of debugging and working on issues alone;

• Capable of collaborating with other teams to get the job done;

• Capable of owning end-to-end projects;

• Plus: Previously worked with Integrations

Please note that this role may evolve as our business needs change, so we appreciate your flexibility and adaptability.

What’s In It For You?

• Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of remote work from anywhere, balancing life and career seamlessly.

• Unforgettable Off-Sites: Twice a year, bond with colleagues in exciting destinations, fostering teamwork and fresh ideas.

• Paid Time Off and National Holidays: Enjoy 20 PTO days yearly and the National Holidays for relaxation and rejuvenation.

• Stock Options: Joining us means having a stake in our success, so you'll receive stock options as part of your compensation package.

• Home Office Setup: Create your ideal workspace with a dedicated budget for home office essentials.

• Work Trip Budget: Grow personally and professionally with a budget for work-related trips and co-working.

About Us

Clutch is a revolutionary vertical SaaS company, proudly backed by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), aimed at revolutionizing the way Credit Unions engage and change the lives of their members. As a champion of financial well-being, we address the urgent need for affordable lending solutions in an era where the average American grapples with over $155,000 in household debt.  Unlike traditional financial institutions, Clutch develops software to turn Credit Unions into FinTech lenders and leverage their balance sheets to responsibly lend to over 130M Americans. Our mission extends beyond mere financial transactions; we strive to fundamentally enhance the way credit unions interact with their members. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and user-centric designs, we help credit unions provide seamless digital experiences that are on par with leading tech companies. This approach not only preserves but revitalizes the longstanding tradition of community and member-focused service inherent to credit unions.

Please note: This position is offered on a contractor basis. Applicants must have the necessary documentation and authorization to work in the country where the job is located. Clutch cannot provide sponsorship or assist with obtaining work permits for this role.

A Note About AI at Clutch
We love AI. We use it often and encourage our team to creatively and effectively leverage AI tools in their work. If you join Clutch, we hope you'll bring the same enthusiasm for exploring how AI can amplify impact, productivity, and innovation.

That said, during the interview process, we want to hear your thoughts. Please approach interviews without the use of AI tools—our goal is to get to know how you think, solve problems, and communicate. Once you're in the seat, bring on the prompts!