About Applied Business Software, Inc.,

Applied Business Software, Inc., (ABS), the maker of The Mortgage Office®, is the industry leader in private lending and loan management technology. Since 1978, our software has powered thousands of lenders, including private money firms, municipalities, CDFIs, Tribal Nations, universities, franchisors, third-party servicers and other non-bank lenders, helping them streamline, automate, and scale their lending operations with confidence. 

About the role

We are seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer with strong experience in TypeScript, React, and Node.js who will build the core user experience of our application.

This role will focus on developing high-quality, user-facing interfaces while also contributing to backend services that power our platform, supporting our continued growth as a SaaS business and strengthening internal processes, performance, and cross-team alignment.

What you'll do

• Build responsive, type-safe frontend interfaces using React and TypeScript
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript to support frontend functionality.
• Partner with the core backend team to define API contracts and ensure efficient data fetching patterns (REST or GraphQL) for the frontend application.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate requirements into intuitive, polished user experiences.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience as a full-stack or frontend-focused software engineer.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and React, with experience building production-grade web applications.
• Experience developing backend services using Node.js, including RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and Microservices.
• Solid understanding of modern web fundamentals: Hooks, state management, component architecture, and asynchronous programming.

Nice to Have

• Experience with modern frontend tooling (Vite, Webpack, ESLint, Prettier).
• Familiarity with component libraries (e.g., Material UI, Tailwind CSS) to accelerate UI development.
• Proficient with database technologies (SQL or NoSQL) and writing server-side logic to support frontend requirements.
• Experience integrating complex APIs and visualizing data (e.g., using charting libraries or building interactive dashboards).

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company funded match.
• Mission-driven company with a 45+ year legacy and industry-leading products trusted by thousands of lenders.
• Collaborative, supportive team known for long tenure, deep expertise, and a culture built on trust and integrity.
• Help modernize and evolve the leading platform in private lending technology.
• Beautiful Huntington Beach or San Mateo office with a tight-knit culture.
• Competitive compensation and room for professional growth.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Generous PTO. 
• Modern workspace with on-site amenities.
• Awesome company Christmas party.