Senior Software Engineer (R14285)

Oportun; United States; Vor Ort; USD 124.000 - 199.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) including company match

Flexible PTO & Parental Leave

Life & Disability Insurance

Zusammenfassung

Oportun is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable platform services and shared libraries that improve developer productivity, reliability, and delivery velocity. You will influence architecture decisions, write high-quality code, and mentor engineers across teams.

You’ll work on ensuring platform reliability and performance while advancing Continuous Delivery practices, security, and scalable systems.

Qualifikationen

• 7–8 years of related software engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, or a Master's with equivalent experience.
• Strong backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, C#, C++, or similar languages and solid design principles.
• 3+ years designing, building, deploying, maintaining container-based apps.
• 4+ years using AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience with Continuous Delivery and automated deployments.
• Mentor and lead engineers; contribute to technical leadership.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain scalable platform services and libraries.
• Contribute to platform and system architecture decisions focused on reliability and scalability.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code and promote engineering best practices.
• Collaborate to implement standards that support Continuous Delivery.
• Improve monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices.
• Investigate production issues and implement long-term fixes to reduce on-call burden.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and pairing.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver value and drive decisions.
• Explore AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making.

Kenntnisse

Backend development

Java

C#

C++

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Container-based apps

CI/CD

Security in distributed systems

Mentoring

System design

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a mission-driven financial services company that puts its members' financial goals within reach. With intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting capabilities, Oportun empowers members with the confidence to build a better financial future. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $22.7 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.5 billion in interest and fees, and helped its members set aside an average of more than $1,800 annually.

The Opportunity

The Engineering Ecosystem Org exists to help engineers deliver member value with high speed and high quality. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build, and operate scalable platform services and shared libraries that improve developer productivity, system reliability, and delivery velocity. In your first year, success means delivering complex platform capabilities end-to-end, contributing to architecture decisions, and raising engineering quality through strong technical practices and mentorship.

What You’ll Do

At Oportun, we move fast and we hold each other to a high bar. If you care about doing your best work while actually moving the needle for real people, you’ll fit right in.

Your day-to-day

• You’ll design, build, test, deploy, and maintain scalable, reliable platform services and shared libraries.


• You’ll contribute to platform and system architecture decisions with a focus on reliability, scalability, and developer experience.


• You’ll write high-quality, maintainable code and model strong engineering best practices.


• You’ll collaborate with Staff Engineers and peers to implement standards and patterns that support Continuous Delivery.


• You’ll identify and address performance, scalability, and reliability issues across platform services.


• You’ll participate actively in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions, providing thoughtful and constructive feedback.


• You’ll drive operational excellence by improving monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices.


• You’ll investigate root causes of production issues and implement long-term fixes to reduce on-call burden.


• You’ll mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance.


• You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that create measurable business and customer value.


• You’ll bring ideas for how we can do things better - proactively, not just when asked.


• You’ll look for ways to use AI tools thoughtfully - to work smarter, reduce manual work, and make better decisions faster.

Who You Are

You’re a hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, navigating ambiguity, and improving systems that other engineers depend on. You take ownership from design through production, communicate clearly, and help raise the technical bar through mentorship and constructive feedback.

You’re comfortable navigating complexity and don’t wait for perfect information to move forward. You communicate clearly, give direct feedback, and expect the same in return.

What You Bring

Required
Skills & experience

• You’ll have 7-8 years of related software engineering experience with a bachelor's degree, or a master's degree with an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• You’ve demonstrated strong experience in software development focused on backend systems and services.


• You bring proficiency in Java, C#, C++, or similar backend languages, with strong knowledge of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms.


• You have experience building and operating scalable, reliable, and secure systems, including 3+ years designing, building, deploying, and maintaining container‑based applications.


• You bring 4+ years of experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.


• You have experience with Continuous Delivery practices and automated deployment pipelines.


• You have strong problem‑solving and debugging skills, effective communication and collaboration skills, and experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team‑level technical leadership.


• You bring working knowledge of secure development practices and security considerations in distributed systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience in financial services or the fintech industry.


• Familiarity with shared platforms, distributed systems, developer productivity, or engineering ecosystem practices.


• You’ve used AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar to improve your own productivity.

Our AI Mindset

We build with AI. We lead with judgment.
AI Isn’t a Feature Here. It’s How We Work.

We’re excited about what AI makes possible, and we’re looking for people who share that curiosity. You don’t need to be an expert. You need to be open to experimenting, willing to learn, and able to apply new tools in ways that actually move the needle.

In this role, you’ll be encouraged to explore AI tools, find practical use cases for your function, and bring ideas for working smarter. We believe the best outcomes come when human judgment and AI capability work together.

Why Oportun

What’s In It For You

Oportun offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your physical, financial, and professional well‑being. Benefits vary by country of employment.

US Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401(k) including company match


• Flexible PTO and Parental Leave


• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance

Eligibility and plan details vary by location and employment status. To learn more about Oportun and our benefits, visit oportun.com/careers.

The US salary range for this full-time position is $124,200 - $198,700.

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