Software Engineer, Full-Stack, Engagement

**Nice to Meet You We are Ascenda**:
Ascenda provides the rewards infrastructure for leading financial services brands across the world.

Our clients include the world’s largest banks, top tier card issuers, and fintechs who utilise our rewards infrastructure to power their earn & burn rewards programs. These include American Express, CapitalOne, HSBC, Brex, Virgin Money, SMBC, ICBC, Bradesco, ANZ, HDFC, and Top 10 financial services brands in many other countries.

With a best-in-class technology suite and the world’s broadest rewards content marketplace, we are the engine behind winning premium rewards propositions for financial services all around the globe.

Our clients are spread across continents, and we serve over 1 billion customers globally. No matter where you are in the world, you’ll recognize our footprint

We believe that nothing should stand in the way of companies who strive to drive growth via compelling and effortless rewards propositions that their customers love.

Welcome to the future of customer growth. Join us as we shape the future of rewards in financial services

**About Ascenda, Engagement Team**

**About the Role**

We are seeking a Software Engineer, Full-Stack individual with a keen enthusiasm for shaping something entirely novel from its foundation. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for those passionate about solving real-world challenges by crafting cutting-edge APIs and designing high-quality, user-friendly, and accessible interfaces. Join our dynamic team and lead innovation at the forefront. Work closely with a small, agile group to create features that automate tasks and empower merchants with seamless self-onboarding and content management. Your role promises a significant impact, contributing to the development of an innovative solution.

**As a Software Engineer Full-stack with the team you will**:

- Contribute to the development of both frontend and backend features for the platform.
- Design and implement responsive front-end interfaces and robust backend functionalities with a focus on software design excellence.
- Collaborate closely with the design team to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces, ensuring seamless integration with underlying systems.
- Promote and implement robust unit testing strategies to improve code reliability and maintainability across the project.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks, engaging with various teams such as Project Manager, Product Owner, etc., to address business impact across the domain.

**What we're looking for**:

- Deep experience in backend programming languages such as Ruby, Golang, or any other relevant languages. 3+ years experience in building backends that interact with UI frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, etc. Prior experience with our stack (Ruby**, **React) would be a bonus.
- Previous experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular or React, or a willingness to learn React.
- A fast learner with a curious nature, always ready to explore new languages and libraries. Important for making our system more scalable is understanding our stack and domain.
- Strong communication: articulate complex ideas in a simple, relatable style.
- A team player with a collaborative approach and willingness to assist others.
- Demonstrates the qualities of a true product engineer.
- You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and with teams across the organization.

**What matters at Ascenda**:
We are passionate, we keep things simple, we focus on results, we work together & we innovate

We have a rewarding working place that provides a:

- High growth environment & exponential career development
- Mobile & flexible work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Travel perks & Employee rewards

**_ Ascenda is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace._