Deposit alternative and rental operations platform for property managers
Obligo replaces traditional security deposits with a credit-backed alternative, selling into the property management and single-family rental verticals. The tech stack—React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS—supports a polyglot backend capable of handling payments infrastructure and microservices, which directly maps to their project focus on payments, billing, and renter lifecycle workflows. Hiring is accelerating across engineering and product, with senior-level roles driving end-to-end feature development and A/B testing infrastructure.
Obligo is a fintech platform enabling landlords and property managers to replace security deposits with a credit-backed alternative while automating deposit refunds and rental operations. Founded in 2017, the company serves mid-market property managers and single-family rental operators. Their product suite integrates with leading property management software and handles the full renter lifecycle—from leasing through move-out—alongside invoicing, billing, and payments processing. Active projects center on renter-facing experiences, payments infrastructure, and automated collection processes.
React, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB on AWS with Docker containerization. Backend also uses Python, Java, C#, and Cassandra for scaling and search (Elasticsearch).
New York, New York. The company also hires in Israel and operates across the United States.
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