Senior Software Engineer, Backend (ML Team)

Lendbuzz; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fintech company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to enhance its machine learning capabilities. The role involves developing backend infrastructure and APIs while collaborating with the engineering team, contributing significantly to product impact. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering, especially with Python and relational databases.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience as a professional software engineer.
• Expertise in Python and RESTful services.
• Fluent in navigating Linux command-line.

Responsibilities

• Build backend infrastructure and architecture.
• Collaborate to create seamless API integrations.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Python

REST

PostgreSQL

Linux command-line

git

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Machine Learning)

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Machine Learning)

This range is provided by Lendbuzz. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

At Lendbuzz, we believe financial opportunity should be more personalized and fair. We develop innovative technologies that provide underserved and overlooked borrowers with better access to credit. From our employees to our dealers, partners, and borrowers, we’ve built a company and a culture around a resolute belief in the promise and power of diversity. We value independent and critical thinking.

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer, Backend to join our dynamic Machine Learning Engineering team. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with the team at our Boston headquarters to develop and maintain our backend infrastructure, design new architecture, and work closely with frontend engineers to create seamless API integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build the development of backend infrastructure right from the ground up
• Embrace continuous learning across both technical and business domains to ensure a well-rounded perspective
• Strive for versatility, avoiding being pigeonholed into a single role
• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to build a robust architecture and system designs for new products
• Drive the creation of internal tools and seamless integration with external APIs
• Play a pivotal role in the expansion, testing, and release of products, making a tangible impact on thousands of customers
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their growth and development
  
  
  
  
  

Key Requirements:

• 6+ years of hands-on experience as a professional software engineer
• A Master's degree in Computer Science or a strong foundation in CS
• Expertise in Python, REST, demonstrating mastery in its application
• Proficient in managing relational databases and transactions, particularly with PostgreSQL
• Fluent in navigating the Linux command-line and adept in using utilities like grep and find, as well as proficient in git
• Excellent written communication skills essential for effective collaboration and documentation
• Experience designing and implementing APIs and micro services
  
  
  
  
  

We believe:

Diversity is a competitive advantage. We celebrate our differences, and are better when we have a variety of experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds.

Compassion is a strength. We care about our customers and look to build long-term relationships with them.

Simplicity is a key feature. We work hard to make our forms and processes as painless and intuitive as possible.

Honesty and transparency are non negotiable. We incorporate these traits in all of our interactions.

Financial opportunity belongs to everyone. We work every day to improve lives by extending this opportunity.

If you believe these things too then we would love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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