Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure

Octane; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plans

Parental Leave

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Octane Lending is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build infrastructure for our consumer lending marketplace. You will work on the backend stack with Python, Django, PostgreSQL and focus on cloud infrastructure across AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes (EKS).

You will design highly available environments, implement guardrails and automation, and drive cost optimization and DR planning. This role requires strong communication and leadership as you navigate complex priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Platform Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or AWS CDK, with direct experience in module development, state management, and automated deployment workflows.
• Deep hands-on experience with core AWS services (VPC, IAM, EC2/ECS, RDS, S3, CloudWatch) and managing Kubernetes clusters (EKS); AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security Specialty) preferred.
• Solid foundation in build automation & CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, ArgoCD), networking fundamentals, and zero-trust platforms such as Zscaler.
• Solutions-oriented ownership mindset with the ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and solve complex analytical problems with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of collaborating across teams, building consensus, and translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities, with experience guiding and developing junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform and AWS CDK across core AWS resources, including VPCs, compute (EC2/ECS), load balancing, RDS/Aurora, IAM policies, and security groups.
• Architect highly available, resilient cloud environments hosting core applications, balancing architectural simplicity with performance and scalability.
• Develop automation tooling in TypeScript to eliminate operational toil across both cloud and corporate infrastructure.
• Implement Policy-as-Code guardrails to enable application engineers to deploy features safely, securely, and independently.
• Drive cloud financial management, overseeing cost optimization, budget tracking, and resource attribution.
• Lead Disaster Recovery (DR) efforts, including business continuity planning and routine testing exercises.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

AWS CDK

AWS services

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

ArgoCD

Zero-trust

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes (EKS)

RDS/Aurora

IAM policies

Terraform modules

Job description

Octane is unlocking the power of financial products for merchants and consumers. Our cutting-edge technology and innovative financial products empower businesses with more control and flexibility, enabling them to deliver seamless digital experiences, drive customer loyalty, and build long-term value.

Octane supports merchants throughout the sales cycle: connecting dealerships with high-intent buyers, driving transparent, fast, and easy closings with award-winning technology, and providing on-going customer care with superior loan servicing.

Founded in 2014, Octane supports over 60 OEM partner brands and over 4,000 dealer partners, and has a team of over 600. Visit www.octane.co .

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build infrastructure for our consumer lending marketplace. Used by dealerships across the country, this product provides a streamlined workflow for dealerships to get fast, flexible financing to their customers. Working with a team of passionate, experienced engineers, you'll work throughout the backend of our stack with technologies such as Python, Django, PostgreSQL.

This role requires extensive experience in cloud platform, site reliability, or infrastructure engineering backed by strong expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, identity platforms, and automated deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate blends deep technical mastery with strong project management, consensus building, and communication skills to navigate complex priorities independently.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform and AWS CDK across core AWS resources, including VPCs, compute (EC2/ECS), load balancing, RDS/Aurora, IAM policies, and security groups.
• Architect highly available, resilient cloud environments hosting core applications, balancing architectural simplicity with performance and scalability.
• Develop automation tooling in TypeScript to eliminate operational toil across both cloud and corporate infrastructure.
• Implement Policy-as-Code guardrails to enable application engineers to deploy features safely, securely, and independently.
• Drive cloud financial management, overseeing cost optimization, budget tracking, and resource attribution.
• Lead Disaster Recovery (DR) efforts, including business continuity planning and routine testing exercises.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Platform Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or AWS CDK, with direct experience in module development, state management, and automated deployment workflows.
• Deep hands-on experience with core AWS services (VPC, IAM, EC2/ECS, RDS, S3, CloudWatch) and managing Kubernetes clusters (EKS); AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security Specialty) preferred.
• Solid foundation in build automation & CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, ArgoCD), networking fundamentals, and zero-trust platforms such as Zscaler.
• Solutions-oriented ownership mindset with the ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and solve complex analytical problems with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of collaborating across teams, building consensus, and translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities, with experience guiding and developing junior engineers.

Compensation:

In addition to salary, Total Rewards include bonus eligibility, a stock option package, and benefits as outlined below. The role described above offers a base salary of $130,000 to $170,000 + corporate bonus eligibility. Your offer will be based on location, the alignment of your qualifications with the requirements of the job and internal equity.

Benefits:

• Robust Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Generous Parental Leave
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy - Time Off When You Need It
• Retirement Plan (401k) with company match!
• Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement up to $3K/year
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• Robust Ancillary benefits including accident insurance, hospital insurance, etc
• Wellhub (Gympass) Wellness Benefit
• Recreational Safety Benefit

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Octane Lending is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.