Full Stack Engineering Co-op - Spring 2027

Summary

Hometap is a fintech company focused on making homeownership less stressful and more accessible through home equity investment products. The Full Stack Engineering Co-op will work with engineers, product managers, and QA professionals to build and maintain software that helps homeowners access home equity, while developing technical expertise through hands-on development and feature ownership.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test software — primarily using Python and JavaScript/TypeScript — with a focus on clean, maintainable architecture
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, QA, and stakeholders to shape requirements and deliver impactful features using Agile practices
• Integrate with a wide range of systems, including Digifi.io, Salesforce, AVM providers, credit bureaus, Segment, and Camunda
• Maintain a high bar for code quality through peer reviews, testing, and clear documentation
• Provide feedback to teammates and Technical Product Organization leaders on processes and projects

Skills

• * Previous internship or co-op experience in a software engineering role
• * Experience using modern programming languages and frameworks – our stack includes Python (Django) and JavaScript/TypeScript (React), but we value adaptability and engineering fundamentals over specific tech
• * Strong understanding of relational database design and querying fundamentals
• * Experience with cloud services, preferably AWS
• * Proficiency with Git or other revision control systems
• * Familiarity with API design, development, and documentation
• * Experience with cloud services, preferably AWS
• * Experience working in fintech or regulated industries with high standards for security and compliance
• * Exposure to products where software supports the delivery of a financial service, rather than being the end product itself
• * Familiarity with the fintech ecosystem, including concepts like underwriting, credit, or financial data integrations

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Previous internship or co-op experience in a software engineering role
• * Experience using modern programming languages and frameworks – our stack includes Python (Django) and JavaScript/TypeScript (React), but we value adaptability and engineering fundamentals over specific tech
• * Strong understanding of relational database design and querying fundamentals
• * Experience with cloud services, preferably AWS
• * Proficiency with Git or other revision control systems
• * Familiarity with API design, development, and documentation

Nice to Haves

• * Experience with cloud services, preferably AWS
• * Experience working in fintech or regulated industries with high standards for security and compliance
• * Exposure to products where software supports the delivery of a financial service, rather than being the end product itself
• * Familiarity with the fintech ecosystem, including concepts like underwriting, credit, or financial data integrations

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Generous PTO
• A meaningful equity package
• Remote work on a day-to-day basis
• An office location in Back Bay where you're welcome and encouraged to work in person, if that is preferred
• Mentorship and support
• Resources needed to excel
• Opportunities for team-building and camaraderie