Staff Software Engineer, Earnest

• 7+ years of professional development experience
• Professional experience in React Native and building mobile apps required
• Experience with server-side concepts, e.g. microservices, database, caching, performance, monitoring and scalability
• Extensive experience with modern Node.js preferred
• Professional experience in React/Redux desirable
• Relevant data modeling experience and integration with databases such as PostgresSQL
• Strong understanding of distributed architecture patterns and microservice best practices
• Knowledge of optimization techniques like caching, compression, performance tuning
• Understanding of security best practices like encryption, access control, vulnerability management
• Experience designing, building and maintaining cloud-based applications (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)

Desirable

• Take ownership of key upcoming projects and initiatives within the engineering department, ensuring they are completed successfully and on time
• Lead the mobile initiatives from architecture to implementation
• Act as a technical authority within the team, making critical architectural and technology decisions that align with the organization's goals and long-term vision
• Mentor and provide guidance on best practices to team members
• Launch new features such as integration with strategic partners, acceleration of loan funding, integration of data science and machine learning models to automate loan decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Designers, and Data Scientists, to ensure alignment on project priorities and successful product launches
• Ensure that software and systems meet security and compliance requirements, implementing best practices to safeguard customer data
• Collaborate with leadership to contribute to the development of the engineering department's strategic plan and vision
• Success in this role will be defined by:
• Strategic Architectural Leadership: You will establish a clear and forward-thinking technical vision for our engineering department, guiding the team in making sound architectural decisions that align with our business goals and long-term objectives
• Technical Excellence: Success will be measured by the consistent delivery of high-quality software solutions, robust systems, and well-architected applications that meet or exceed customer expectations
• Team Development: Your mentorship and guidance will empower team members to excel in their roles, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and innovation
• Successful Product Launches: Success will be evident in the smooth and timely launch of new features and products, including integrations with strategic partners, acceleration of loan funding processes, and the implementation of data science and machine learning models to automate loan decisions
• Scalability and Performance: Success will be measured by our systems' ability to scale efficiently, maintain optimal performance, and adapt to increased demand without compromising user experience
• Security and Compliance: Your leadership will ensure that our software and systems maintain the highest levels of security and compliance, safeguarding customer data and preserving trust
• Innovation and Thought Leadership: Your contributions to research, innovation, and thought leadership will position us as industry leaders, driving our organization's growth and success