Remote Senior Software Engineer (R11324)

Description:

• Oportun is a digital banking platform that aims to help its 2.2 million members achieve their financial goals through intelligent borrowing and savings.
• The Senior Software Engineer will actively contribute to the end-to-end delivery of complex software applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and high quality standards.
• The role requires a strong understanding of a business or system domain, collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to translate business needs into effective software solutions.
• The engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise, guiding the team in making sound architectural decisions and solving challenging technical problems.
• Responsibilities include conducting code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• The engineer will take ownership of customer issues, including troubleshooting, root cause identification, and issue resolution, while maintaining system reliability and performance.
• The role involves independently driving and leading multiple features and projects, orchestrating work across multiple engineers, and keeping stakeholders informed.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 years of related experience is typically required, along with a Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree with equivalent education and experience.
• A proven track record of delivering sophisticated software solutions with high quality is essential.
• Extensive proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Java, is required.
• A strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles is necessary.
• Demonstrated experience in web application development, RESTful APIs, and frontend technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in working with relational databases and SQL is a plus.
• A solid grasp of version control systems, such as Git, is required.
• Experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS or Azure, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is required.
• Exposure to CI/CD processes is necessary.
• Good to have knowledge of automation test frameworks like Karate framework, Web driver I/O, and Jira workflow.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead other engineers is essential.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills are required, along with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits:

• Oportun fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to share their perspectives.
• The company celebrates and nurtures its inclusive culture through employee resource groups.
• Employees have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes continuous learning and growth.
• Oportun is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants for employment opportunities without regard to various protected categories.