Oportun is hiring a
Sr. Staff Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Software Architect at Oportun, a digital banking platform committed to financial inclusion. The role involves defining, standardizing, implementing, and evangelizing software development approaches, building robust architectures, leading technical teams, and driving operational excellence. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a Master's degree with an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience (10+ years) in software development, with a strong focus on backend or full-stack development
• Expertise in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or similar
• Mastery of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience designing and building scalable and reliable distributed systems in cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical and business problems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to lead and mentor multiple teams across multiple complex business problems

Responsibilities

• Define, standardize, implement, and evangelize approaches to software development that raise the bar across the organization
• Build architectures and solutions within the organization to make engineers more productive and solutions more robust
• Mediate discussions and build alignment on technical approaches across teams
• Lead incorporation of appropriate continuous feedback loops measuring customer value, usage patterns, and other actionable metrics of value
• Drive operational excellence across the organization and propose scalable ways to continually improve it
• Break through surface-level remediation for on-call issues and identify high-impact initiatives to reduce on-call escalation across the organization
• Provide technical and organizational guidance to your organization while continuing to be deeply involved in specific, strategic projects
• Enable collaborations to happen through vision and leadership. Look for opportunities to foster collaboration between teams in the technology organization
• Recognize opportunities where Oportun is underinvested and make a strong case for why we need to double down our investment in these areas

Preferred Qualifications

Financial services or fintech industry experience is a strong advantage

Benefits

• Join a mission-driven organization that is committed to making a positive impact on underserved communities
• Work with a diverse and inclusive team of talented professionals who value collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement in a rapidly evolving industry
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work-life balance