Oportun is hiring a
Sr. Software Engineer

Summary

Oportun is a digital banking platform that empowers members to build a better financial future. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and fosters a collaborative work culture. As an Associate Software Engineer, you will contribute to the end-to-end delivery of complex software applications, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior engineers. Oportun requires at least 6 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, proficiency in one or more programming languages, and a strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

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
• Proven ability to mentor and lead other engineers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Proficiency in working with relational databases and SQL is a plus
• Knowledge on docker and Kubernetes

Responsibilities

• You actively contribute to the end-to-end delivery of complex software applications
• You provide technical leadership and expertise, guiding the team in making sound architectural decisions and solving challenging technical problems
• You mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and technical excellence within the team
• You set the benchmark for responsiveness and overall accountability of engineering systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in web application development, RESTful APIs, and frontend technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS or Azure, is highly desirable
• CI/CD process exposure
• Good to have knowledge on automation test frameworks like Karate framework, Web driver I/O, Jira workflow

Benefits

Enjoy competitive compensation package, including benefits