Software Engineer
Hybrid Milpitas Full-time Mid-level Software Engineering
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Payactiv. Milpitas · full-time · $120,000–$150,000 base.
SalaryStated by Payactiv
$120,000 – $150,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from PayactivOur estimate for the market: $135,000–$168,100Median $140,000
The range includes the market median of $140,000 for mid-level software engineering roles in Milpitas.
Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $140,000. Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationMilpitas
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$120,000–$150,000
PostedSep 18, 2023 · 3y ago
Role brief
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build and refine services and system designs, using test-driven development to keep code reliable
- Strengthen code through unit tests, automation, and reviews with engineers, project managers, and system administrators
- Turn product and design input into use cases, then develop practical technical approaches
- Protect application data, improve responsiveness, and investigate performance bottlenecks and bugs
- Write and tune database operations in SQL Server to support efficient data retrieval and updates
What you bring
- At least five years working with .NET technologies, including .NET Core, C#, and Web API, or equivalent expertise
- A bachelor's degree or relevant work experience, plus a solid grasp of object-oriented programming
- Experience with relational databases, including MS SQL Server and Amazon Aurora
- Practical development experience with REST APIs, microservices, web applications, batch services, and data connectors
- Knowledge of design patterns, source control such as TFS or Git, and cloud platforms, particularly AWS
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an engineer comfortable working across application development, databases, testing, and performance. The position is hybrid in Milpitas.
From the employer
Who we are…We are Payactiv, a FinTech company in the heart of Silicon Valley, devoted to giving workers access to their earned wages when they need them. Payactiv is the pioneer and industry leader in Earned Wage Access. We are the only Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation in our industry. Our app provides millions with financial services that help them avoid debt, manage their finances, and regain flexibility to pay for things on their own schedule.
What you will do...
1. Software Development: Embrace test-driven development principles and maintain code quality.Create and optimize services and system architectures for projects, providing feedback to the team.
2. Code Quality and Review:Improve code quality through unit testing, automation, and conducting code reviews.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Back-End Software Engineers, Project Managers, and System Administrators.
3. Innovation and Problem Solving:Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas for technology, algorithms, and product enhancements.Dive into challenging problems and deliver effective solutions within specified timelines.
4. Collaboration:Work closely with product and design teams to understand end-user requirements, translate them into use cases, and develop pragmatic technical solutions.Foster open communication and collaboration within the engineering team.
5. Security and Data Protection:Implement security measures and data protection protocols within applications.Ensure adherence to fundamental design principles for building scalable and secure applications.
6. Performance Optimization:Continuously optimize application performance, quality, and responsiveness.Identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs, developing innovative solutions.
7. Database Management:Build and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures in SQL Server databases.Ensure efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
What you will do...
1. Software Development: Embrace test-driven development principles and maintain code quality.Create and optimize services and system architectures for projects, providing feedback to the team.
2. Code Quality and Review:Improve code quality through unit testing, automation, and conducting code reviews.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Back-End Software Engineers, Project Managers, and System Administrators.
3. Innovation and Problem Solving:Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas for technology, algorithms, and product enhancements.Dive into challenging problems and deliver effective solutions within specified timelines.
4. Collaboration:Work closely with product and design teams to understand end-user requirements, translate them into use cases, and develop pragmatic technical solutions.Foster open communication and collaboration within the engineering team.
5. Security and Data Protection:Implement security measures and data protection protocols within applications.Ensure adherence to fundamental design principles for building scalable and secure applications.
6. Performance Optimization:Continuously optimize application performance, quality, and responsiveness.Identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs, developing innovative solutions.
7. Database Management:Build and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures in SQL Server databases.Ensure efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
What you need...
- 5+ years of experience in .Net development stack, including .Net Core, C#, and Web API, or equivalent expertise.
- Bachelor's Degree or work-related experience
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Proficiency in RDBMS, with skills in MS SQL Server and Amazon Aurora.
- Hands-on experience developing applications using RESTful APIs, Microservices, Web applications, Batch services, and Data connectors.
- Sound knowledge of design patterns and ability to identify and mitigate anti-patterns.
- Familiarity with source code control/versioning tools such as TFS and Git.
- Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
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