Staff Software Engineer, Borrower Activation

A financial technology company focused on helping borrowers resolve past-due accounts through their Borrower Portal.
$175,000 - $225,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Borrower Activation

January is a fintech company dedicated to helping borrowers navigate and resolve their past-due accounts through an innovative Borrower Portal. As a Staff Software Engineer on the Borrower Activation team, you'll play a crucial role in developing features that empower borrowers to manage loans, create payment plans, and request debt forgiveness.

The position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact through technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic contributions. You'll be responsible for implementing sophisticated software solutions, setting quality standards, and promoting best practices like test-driven development. The role involves designing new channels utilizing AI/ML technology, system integration, and working closely with contact center agents to enhance efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with expertise in Python, React, and Postgres. We value genuine collaboration, product ownership, and technical quality. Our engineering culture emphasizes outcomes over output, sustainable development, and working smart rather than burning out.

Based in our New York office, this role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $175,000 to $225,000, plus equity. We're committed to transparent and equitable compensation to help close the wage gap. Join us in making a meaningful impact on people's financial lives while growing professionally in a collaborative, engineering-focused environment.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Borrower Activation

  • Lead implementation of sophisticated software solutions and set standards for code quality
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions
  • Engage in architectural discussions and roadmap planning
  • Design and implement new channels using AI/ML to address borrower needs
  • System integration and consolidation with 3rd party systems
  • Work on contact center solutions to improve efficiency

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Borrower Activation

Python
React
PostgreSQL
  • 8+ years of software development experience
  • Proficiency in Python, React, and Postgres
  • Experience in mentoring and coaching junior engineers
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Project management capabilities with complex projects
  • Experience in productionizing AI/ML models (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Borrower Activation

Equity
  • Equity

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