# Senior Full Stack Engineer - Company: [Ahl Saafai]() - Location: India - Remote: Yes - Team: Engineering - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: March 9, 2026 ## Job description ## About This Role Saaf Finance is building the AI workforce for the mortgage industry. We are an AI startup integrated with a top-10 mortgage lender, American Heritage Lending (AHL). Together we are combining AHL’s 15+ years of mortgage origination expertise with the power of AI-native innovation to redefine what’s possible in mortgage lending. As a Full Stack Engineer at Saaf Finance, you will design and ship software that automates complex mortgage workflows while collaborating closely with founders, engineers, and design. We are an AI-native engineering team: AI-assisted development tools are a regular part of how we build, review, and ship software. We expect engineers to use these tools thoughtfully and effectively as part of their daily workflow. ## Responsibilities ### Product & Engineering * Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions that automate mortgage-related processes and support collaboration among end users. * Work closely with founders, senior engineers, and design teams to translate customer needs into effective, practical software. * Shape engineering strategy and contribute to new product features and team planning. ### Architecture & APIs * Design and maintain scalable systems, APIs, and services that are easy to update, expand, and secure. * Design, implement, and document RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs that are robust, secure, and easy to use. * Ensure data integrity, security, and governance across applications, following best practices for data management and compliance. * Foster a security-first mindset in all development activities. ### AI-Integrated Development * Leverage AI-assisted development tools (code generation, intelligent autocomplete, automated refactoring) as a regular part of your workflow to accelerate delivery and improve code quality. * Use AI tools to support documentation, code review, test generation, and knowledge sharing across the team. * Evaluate and integrate emerging AI development tools and practices, helping the team continuously improve how we build software. * Apply AI-assisted analysis to debugging and troubleshooting workflows where appropriate. ### Team & Process * Break down and organize large projects into manageable tasks, ensuring clarity and alignment within the team. * Encourage documentation and knowledge sharing to promote collaboration and onboarding. * Create an environment where everyone feels safe to express ideas and disagreements, and is open to new perspectives. * Ensure team discussions focus on organizational goals and strategies. * Regularly review and improve team methods and workflows. * Guide and support team members, helping to build skills and ensure mutual coverage. ### Reliability & Operations * Use thorough debugging and troubleshooting methods to resolve software issues. * Set up and enhance monitoring to improve service stability and performance. ## Qualifications ### Required * 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer, with experience spanning both frontend and backend development. * 3+ years of experience working with frontend JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular, and backend technologies like NodeJS (these may overlap). * Strong experience designing and implementing APIs (RESTful and/or GraphQL), including versioning, documentation, and security best practices. * Demonstrated, regular use of AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar) to accelerate coding, debugging, or documentation workflows. * Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MongoDB, or MySQL. * Solid understanding of the software development life cycle and Agile methodologies. * Proven experience leading a team or architecting a large-scale enterprise product. * Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, and software design skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Self-driven with a strong work ethic and passion for excellence. * Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. ### Preferred * Strong understanding of AWS infrastructure and hands-on experience with services such as Serverless Framework, Lambda, and CloudFormation. * Experience working with Terraform. * Experience with prompt engineering for code generation, refactoring, test creation, or building AI-powered product features. * Knowledge of design patterns, data structures, and distributed systems. * Experience with data engineering (pipelines, ETL workflows, data architecture). * Prior early-stage startup experience is highly preferred. ## Benefits * Competitive salary * High ownership from day one — your work will directly shape core systems and products * Fast-paced environment with quick decision cycles and minimal bureaucracy * Remote-first team with flexibility on work hours and location * Direct access to founders and cross-functional teams — no layers, no silos * Clear expectations, regular feedback, and support for professional growth * Work on real problems in a complex, high-impact industry ## Apply [Apply on Ahl Saafai]() Canonical job page: