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Sr. Software Engineer, Risk

extra holidays - extra parental leave

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Suriname, Mexico

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 6 years related experience with Bachelor's or Master's degree, Proven track record in delivering sophisticated software solutions, Extensive proficiency in Java or similar programming language, Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, Experience with cloud technologies like AWS or Azure.

Key responsabilities:

Contribute to end-to-end delivery of complex software applications
Provide technical leadership, guide architectural decisions and solve technical problems
Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers and drive adoption of new practices
Take ownership of customer issues and ensure system reliability and performance
Lead multiple features and projects, support team's growth, and communicate effectively

Oportun Fintech: Finance + Technology Large https://www.oportun.com

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

ABOUT OPORTUN

Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a digital banking platform that puts its 1.9 million members' financial goals within reach. With intelligent borrowing, savings, budgeting, and spending capabilities, Oportun empowers members with the confidence to build a better financial future. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $15.5 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.3 billion in interest and fees, and helped our members save an average of more than $1,800 annually. For more information, visit Oportun.com.

WORKING AT OPORTUN

Working at Oportun means enjoying a differentiated experience of being part of a team that fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where we all feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to share our perspectives. This inclusive culture is directly connected to our organization's performance and ability to fulfill our mission of delivering affordable credit to those left out of the financial mainstream. We celebrate and nurture our inclusive culture through our employee resource groups.

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. You support your lead/EM about your work and that of the team, that they need to share with the stakeholders, including escalation of issues

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.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of effectively collaborating in a team-oriented environment.

Why Join Us:

If you are passionate about leveraging technology to make a positive social impact and are

excited to contribute to our mission, we invite you to apply for the role of Associate Software Engineer at Oportun. Join us to shape the future of responsible finance and improving the lives of hard-working individuals and families.

Make a meaningful impact by contributing to solutions that address real-world financial challenges for underserved communities.
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
Achieve work-life balance and flexibility to support your personal and professional well- being.

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