Senior Software Engineer

Acima Digital; Draper (UT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) match

DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

HSA with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement program

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Acima/Upbound in Draper, UT is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment. You will design, code, test, troubleshoot, document and support applications and system interfaces using modern languages and tools.

You may lead projects and perform thorough code reviews to ensure quality. You will collaborate with Delivery Managers, Product Managers, Designers and other engineers to deliver new features, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience building complex applications and integrations.
• Proficiency with Ruby on Rails and familiarity with Typescript, JavaScript, and Node.js.
• Experience with AWS and cloud-native development.
• Strong DB skills: PostgreSQL and NoSQL.
• Experience with Elixir, Kotlin, Python or Java.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience applying AI tools to improve development efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, troubleshoot, document and support applications and system interfaces.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers; participate in code reviews and best practices.
• Analyze requirements and design safe, scalable changes to software.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision making.
• Collaborate with Delivery, Product, Designers, engineers and stakeholders to deliver features.

Tools

Ruby on Rails

Typescript

JavaScript

Node.js

Claude

Github Copilot

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

NoSQL

Elixir

Kotlin

Python

Java

Azure

GCP

Cloud platforms

SQLite

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Draper, UT)

JOB PURPOSE In this role, you are responsible for participating as part of the team and contributing to the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment. You will design, code, test, troubleshoot, document and support application programs and/or system interfaces utilizing modern software programming languages and other tools. You may lead some project efforts, directing the work of other engineers to achieve project goals and ensure code quality through thorough code reviews, testing, and the use of best practices and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, troubleshoot, document and support application programs and/or system interfaces utilizing modern software programming languages and other tools.
• Ability to work independently to solve complex software problems and to deliver quality software within specified target dates.
• Analyze requirements and corresponding software to design safe and effective approaches to changes in software to minimize risks and achieve project goals.
• Contribute to architectural, technical and decision discussions, providing insights based on expertise and experience.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to include Delivery Managers, Product Managers, Designers, other Engineers, and stakeholders as well as leadership, to define and deliver new features and enhancements.
• Mentor and guide junior Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of overall experience building complex applications, highly available systems and integrating third party API’s.
• Proficient with Ruby on Rails development as well as other languages.
• Familiarity with Typescript, JavaScript and Node.js.
• Experience with incorporating AI tools like Claude and Github Copilot in daily work to increase overall efficiency of software development.
• Experienced with AWS cloud platform development.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with other programming languages to include Elixir, Kotlin, Python or Java.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Compensation / Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full health benefits — Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) match
• DTO (discretionary time off)
• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
• College tuition reimbursement program (STEAM degrees)
• Unlimited use of LinkedIn Learning

Equal Opportunity Employer

Acima/Upbound are equal opportunity employers committed to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis, and without regard to actual or perceived race. Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.