Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Oportun's mission-driven fintech team as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to delivering sophisticated software solutions that advance our impact in the market.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum 6 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 with high quality
• Extensive proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Java or similar
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• 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
• Solid grasp of version control systems, such as Git
• Experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS or Azure, is highly desirable
• Knowledge on docker and Kubernetes
• CI/CD process exposure
• Good to have knowledge on automation test frameworks like Karate framework, Web driver I/O, Jira workflow
• Proven ability to mentor and lead other engineers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a passion for tackling complex technical and business problems/challenges

Responsibilities

• You actively contribute to the end-to-end delivery of complex software applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and high overall quality standards
• You have a strong understanding of a business or system domain with sufficient knowledge & expertise around the appropriate metrics and trends. You collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to understand business needs and translate them into effective software solutions
• You provide technical leadership and expertise, guiding the team in making sound architectural decisions and solving challenging technical problems. Your solutions anticipate scale, reliability, monitoring, integration, and extensibility
• You conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability. You mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and technical excellence within the team
• You play a significant role in the ongoing evolution and refinement of current tools and applications used by the team, and drive adoption of new practices within your team
• You take ownership of (customer) issues, including initial troubleshooting, identification of root cause and issue escalation or resolution, while maintaining the overall reliability and performance of our systems
• You set the benchmark for responsiveness and ownership and overall accountability of engineering systems
• You independently drive and lead multiple features, contribute to (a) large project(s) and lead smaller projects. You can orchestrate work that spans multiples engineers within your team and keep all relevant stakeholders informed

Benefits

• Experience a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity
• Take advantage of opportunities for professional growth and skill development through mentorship and training
• Enjoy competitive compensation package, including benefits and potential for performance-based incentives
• Achieve work-life balance and flexibility to support your personal and professional well-being