Remote Sr. Software Engineer

Description:

• The Senior Software Engineer at Oportun will be a key member of the engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated software solutions.
• They will actively contribute to the end-to-end delivery of complex software applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and high overall quality standards.
• The role involves collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to understand business needs and translate them into effective software solutions.
• The engineer will provide technical leadership, guide the team in making sound architectural decisions, and solve challenging technical problems.
• They will conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive the adoption of new practices within the team.
• The position requires taking ownership of customer issues, troubleshooting, identifying root causes, and maintaining the overall reliability and performance of systems.
• The engineer will lead multiple features, contribute to large projects, and orchestrate work that spans multiple engineers within the team.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with Angular, React JS, including unit and e2e testing.
• Extensive proficiency in one or more programming languages like Java, Kotlin, C#, Python, or similar.
• 5+ years of experience working with relational databases and SQL.
• 2+ years of experience with document-style databases like MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.
• 2+ years of experience working on applications deployed to Kubernetes environments.
• Demonstrated experience in web application development, RESTful APIs, and frontend technologies.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS or Azure.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead other engineers.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated software solutions that have a positive impact on the market.
• Chance to mentor and lead other engineers, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages sharing perspectives.
• Opportunity to contribute to delivering affordable credit to those underserved by the financial mainstream.