Sr. Software Engineer

Snap Finance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical benefits

401K match

Life insurance

Disability

Mental health resources

Volunteer time

Legal coverage

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Snap Finance is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across engineering teams and shape architectural direction for critical systems. You’ll mentor engineers, drive strategy, and deliver scalable solutions across platforms.

You will partner with product, design, and engineering teams to write clean, efficient code, review pull requests, and ensure high-quality software in a fast‑paced environment with a focus on security and reliability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong programming skills in modern languages.
• Understanding of software development methodologies.
• Experience with Git and development tools.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Participate in code reviews and improve engineering quality.
• Support cloud-based and web applications.
• Follow secure coding and engineering best practices.

Skills

8+ years experience

Programming languages

SDLC knowledge

Git

Development tools

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Cloud tools

Job description

Company Overview:

At Snap Finance, we believe everyone deserves access to the things they need, regardless of credit history. Since 2012, we've used data, machine learning, and a more human approach to create flexible financing solutions that help people move forward. We're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture, built on empowering our customers, partners, and team members alike. When our people thrive, so does our innovation. If you're looking to make an impact and grow with a team that values you, come join us!

Job Description Position Overview

The Sr. Software Engineer role is a engineering position focused on providing technical leadership across multiple engineering teams while shaping architectural direction for critical business systems. This role partners with senior leadership to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions, drive engineering strategy, mentor senior engineers, and influence technology decisions across the organization.

How you'll make an impact:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Participate in code reviews and improve engineering quality
• Support cloud-based and web applications
• Follow secure coding and engineering best practices

What you'll need to succeed:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 8 + years of Relevant experience
• Strong programming skills in modern languages
• Understanding of software development methodologies
• Experience with Git and development tools
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

What would make you stand out:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Full-stack or distributed systems experience
• Exposure to APIs, GraphQL, or microservices
• Knowledge of performance optimization
• Passion for learning and innovation

Why Join Us:

• Generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401K with company match for US
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Access to mental health and wellness resources
• Company-paid volunteer time to do good in your community
• Legal coverage and other supplemental options
• A value-based culture where growth opportunities are endless

Snap values diversity and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Learn more by visiting our website at www.snapfinance.com. California Residents, please review our California Consumer Privacy Act Notice at https://snapfinance.com/ccpa-notice Our Mission and Success are creating opportunities. As this Snap team continues to grow, we are selecting the most talented individuals to join and contribute — our continued success depends on it! We invite you to explore our currently available positions and apply to the roles where you believe you can best thrive. Stay tuned for updates on your progress throughout the recruiting process and keep an eye out for new job postings in the future! Thank you for considering Snap as your employer of choice!