Oportun is hiring a
Director, Engineering - ML Infra in India

Summary

The job description is for a senior software engineering leader role at Oportun, a digital banking platform. The employee will be responsible for leading the conceptualization, design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software applications, setting coding standards, and providing technical leadership. They will also collaborate with other senior leaders and mentor engineers.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a Master's degree with an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven track record of delivering sophisticated software solutions and leading complex technical projects
• Expertise in one or more programming languages, such as Java, Python, C++, or similar
• Complete Mastery over data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Demonstrated experience in web application development, RESTful APIs, and frontend technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Proficiency in working with relational databases and SQL
• Strong grasp of version control systems, such as Git
• Proven ability to mentor and lead a technical organization
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Responsibilities

• You lead the conceptualization, design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software applications
• You establish, influence, and ensure policies and procedures for developing extensible, reusable, and maintainable code
• You hold accountability for products that do not meet expectations
• You collaborate and coordinate with other senior leaders to align on policies and procedures