Senior Software Engineer, JAVA

November 28, 2024

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Oportun

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Oportun is a financial technology company that specializes in providing affordable personal loans and savings solutions. They are recognized as Bankrate's #1 app for saving money in 2024. Oportun offers personal loans ranging from $300 to $10,000 for various financial needs such as bills, repairs, and deposits, with quick funding and affordable payments. The company provides a unique app that helps users manage their loans and saves money intelligently. Oportun also focuses on financial education and offers tools like loan calculators and prequalification services, which do not impact credit scores. Although Oportun is not a bank, they ensure deposits are FDIC insured through partner banks.

Financial Services • Responsible Lending • Pre-Paid Debit Cards • Serving the Underbanked • Data Analytics

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2006

💳 Fintech

💸 Finance

📋 Description

• As a Senior Software Engineer at Oportun, you will be a key member of our engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated software solutions in achieving the charter of the engineering group. • Your mastery of a technical domain enables you to take up business problems and solve them with a technical solution. • With your depth of expertise and leadership abilities, you will actively contribute to architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions that advance our impact in the market. • This is a role where you will have the opportunity to take up responsibility in leading the technology effort – from technical requirements gathering to final successful delivery of the product - for large initiatives (cross-functional and multi-month long projects).

🎯 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• 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.