Software Engineer, Avant

• If you're passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and make a real impact on people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you
• 5+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Engineer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software solutions
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Passion for writing high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Solid experience with back-end development using languages like Python, Ruby, Java, or .NET
• Strong understanding of database systems, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in collaborative, fast-paced environments

Desirable

• Avant is seeking a driven Full-Stack Software Engineer to help us build the future of consumer lending
• We provide personal loans and credit cards to millions of customers across the US, empowering them to take control of their financial futures
• Architect, design, and develop scalable and robust solutions for Avant’s credit card and loan servicing products and services
• Work with Product Manager and other stakeholders to design features to improve our customer experience and internal operations
• Work with engineering peers of various seniority to maintain and enhance Avant digital servicing platform and continuously improve the system performance and maintainability
• Build and improve observability and monitoring to enhance operational efficiency of our platform
• Build and improve system CI/CD pipeline and test automation systems to reduce cycle time and increase feature delivery velocity

• Choice of great medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• 401(k) Match
• Unlimited paid time off
• Flexible work environment
• Generous paid parental leave
• Lunch allowance (Fooda) and in-office snacks
• WFH stipends for our remote employees
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional development
• No meeting wednesdays - (a.k.a. planned time to Get Sh!t Done)
• Summer fridays
• Fun in-office and virtual social events
• (And who doesn’t love the swag)

Total funding: $779m

Many Americans with below average credit scores are caught in a bind: they're unable to improve their score, and simultaneously cannot access traditional loans. Avant's alternative is to offer credit options that are powered by machine learning and based upon a large database that helps to manage risk.