Description:

Oportun is a mission-driven financial services company focused on providing affordable credit and empowering members to achieve financial goals.
The Senior Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain data platforms, contribute to architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
5+ years of experience in data engineering, focusing on data architecture, ETL, and database management.
Proficiency in Python/PySpark and Java or Scala; expertise in big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
In-depth knowledge of SQL and experience with various database technologies (PostgreSQL, MariaDB, NoSQL).
Experience in building complex end-to-end data pipelines and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to mentor junior team members.

Skills