Senior Software Engineer

1 Day ago • 5-10 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

Oportun, a fintech company, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build self-serve platforms combining real-time ML deployment and data engineering capabilities. This role involves designing and building platforms for real-time ML inference, creating APIs and backend services, and developing data pipelines using tools like Python, PySpark, and AWS services. Responsibilities include building and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines, managing feature stores, and utilizing CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and create detailed technical documentation. They will be a critical role in driving positive change in the company. The role requires at least 5 years of IT experience.
Must have:
  • Expertise in Python and experience with Pandas, PySpark, and FastAPI
  • Proficiency in container orchestration tools like Kubernetes (K8s) and Docker
  • Advanced knowledge of AWS services such as SageMaker and Lambda
Good to have:
  • Experience in DevOps and data engineering roles
  • Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions

Job Details

ABOUT OPORTUN

Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a mission-driven fintech that puts its 2.0 million 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 $16.6 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.4 billion in interest and fees, and helped its members save an average of more than $1,800 annually. Oportun has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since 2009.

 

WORKING AT OPORTUN


Working at Oportun means enjoying a differentiated experience of being part of a team that fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where we all feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to share our perspectives. This inclusive culture is directly connected to our organization's performance and ability to fulfill our mission of delivering affordable credit to those left out of the financial mainstream. We celebrate and nurture our inclusive culture through our employee resource groups.



Company Overview:
At Oportun, we are on a mission to foster financial inclusion for all by providing affordable and responsible lending solutions to underserved communities. As a purpose-driven financial technology company, we believe in empowering our customers with access to responsible credit that can positively transform their lives. Our relentless commitment to innovation and data-driven practices has positioned us as a leader in the industry, and we are actively seeking exceptional individuals to join our team as Senior Software Engineer to play a critical role in driving positive change.
 
Position overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Engineer with expertise in building self-serve platforms that combine real-time ML deployment and advanced data engineering capabilities. This role requires a blend of cloud-native platform engineering, data pipeline development, and deployment expertise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in implementing data workflows, building platforms to enable self-serve for ML pipelines while enabling seamless deployments.
 
Responsibilities
Platform Engineering
  • Design and build self-serve platforms that support real-time ML deployment and robust data engineering workflows.
  • Create APIs and backend services using Python and FastAPI to manage and monitor ML workflows and data pipelines.
Real-Time ML Deployment
  • Implement platforms for real-time ML inference using tools like AWS SageMaker and Databricks.
  • Enable model versioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management with observability tools such as New Relic.
Data Engineering
  • Build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines for data preprocessing, transformation, and storage using PySpark and Pandas.
  • Develop and manage feature stores to ensure consistent, high-quality data for ML model training and deployment.
  • Design scalable, distributed data pipelines on platforms like AWS, integrating tools such as DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MariaDB.
CI/CD and Automation
  • Use CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and other tools for automated deployments and testing.
  • Automate data validation and monitoring processes to ensure high-quality and consistent data workflows.
Documentation and Collaboration
  • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including high-level and low-level architecture designs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions that align with business goals.
  • Participate in Agile processes such as sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives using tools like Jira.
Required Qualifications
Experience
  • 5-10 years experience in IT
  • 5-8 years experience in platform backend engineering
  • 1 year experience in DevOps & data engineering roles.
  • Hands-on experience with real-time ML model deployment and data engineering workflows.
Technical Skills
  • Strong expertise in Python and experience with Pandas, PySpark, and FastAPI.
  • Proficiency in container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes (K8s) and Docker.
  • Advanced knowledge of AWS services like SageMaker, Lambda, DynamoDB, EC2, and S3.
  • Proven experience building and optimizing distributed data pipelines using Databricks and PySpark.
  • Solid understanding of databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and related automation frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with observability tools like New Relic for monitoring and troubleshooting.
 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other category protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

 

California applicants can find a copy of Oportun's CCPA Notice here:  https://oportun.com/privacy/california-privacy-notice/.

 

We will never request personal identifiable information (bank, credit card, etc.) before you are hired. We do not charge you for pre-employment fees such as background checks, training, or equipment. If you think you have been a victim of fraud by someone posing as us, please report your experience to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

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About The Company

Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a digital banking platform that puts its 2.2 million members' financial goals within reach. With intelligent borrowing and savings, Oportun empowers members with the confidence to build a better financial future. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $17.8 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.3 billion in interest and fees, and helped our members save an average of more than $1,800 annually.

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