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.

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.