TEST - 2/20 - Intern at Better in New York, NY

Summary: Better is the first AI-native mortgage and home equity finance company, revolutionizing one of the largest financial markets in the world. They are looking for a talented and driven Full Stack Software Engineer to join their engineering team, where the role involves building and maintaining their internal proprietary Loan Origination System. Responsibilities: - Maintain and iterate our proprietary Loan Origination System with a focus on enhancing the digital mortgage origination process - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify pain points and build automation tools and workflows - Design and develop scalable, maintainable software utilizing a variety of technologies and programming languages - Build and consume RESTful APIs to integrate internal systems and third-party services - Work closely with product and compliance teams to gather requirements, provide technical insights, ensure technical solutions meet regulatory requirements and improve the digital mortgage origination experience - Proactively identify and drive changes as needed for assigned codebase, an/or product areas - Deploy and manage services on AWS, ensuring high reliability and performance - Write clean, testable code and participate in peer code reviews Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field - 3+ years of professional software engineering experience - Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Python, and ReactJS - Solid experience building and consuming RESTful APIs - Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, especially AWS - Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset - Action-oriented and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, startup environment Required Skills: TypeScript, Python, ReactJS, RESTful APIs Important Skills: AWS Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication skills, Team-oriented mindset, Adaptability Benefits: Day One Coverage – Your benefits begin on your first day, so you’re supported from the start, Nationwide Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive plans that travel with you, wherever you are, Mental Health Support When You Need It – Immediate access to virtual therapy with licensed providers for you and your eligible dependents (ages 6+), with your first few visits covered at no cost!, Health Savings Account (HSA) – Includes an employer contribution to help you plan for healthcare expenses, Employer-Funded Dependent Care FSA – Support for childcare and/or dependent care costs, Disability & Life Insurance – Provided at no additional cost to give you added peace of mind, Flexible PTO – Time off when you need it, so you can recharge and focus on what matters most, Extra Perks & Discounts – Including pet insurance, savings programs, and more to support life beyond work