Android Software Engineer
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Since 2013, Avant set out to change the world of financial technology with our proprietary software that uses big data and machine learning algorithms to change the way people borrow money.
“Data” and “algorithm” may be two painfully overused buzzwords, but to us, these are two central elements to our business. The other part: the brilliant minds behind Avant.
Our team has set out to bring consumer loans from the bank to your computer screen. By combining cutting-edge technology with outstanding talent, we’ve managed to grow from five scrappy entrepreneurs to over 750 employees–and we’re not stopping there.
JOB DESCRIPTION
You'll work directly with the co-founder/CTO and be responsible for the “greenfields” build out of our Android application. You will be responsible for laying the groundwork for a brand new Android application that will leverage an existing web application backend. You will have a great deal of input on both the technical architecture as well as the organizational makeup of the team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven
- 3 years previous experience with building Android applications
- Knowledge of development tool creation and application architecture design
- Experience with a dynamic language such as Ruby or Python preferred
- Experience working with and building mobile web APIs preferred
- Experience working with at least 1 mobile application with significant customer traffic
BENEFITS
Avant’s first office was a windowless room with luxurious amenities like functioning plumbing. Now, that room is where Avantees line up every day at lunchtime to get their free catered meal and gather every Friday for happy hour(s) and Manager Q&A.
Beyond working with some of the best and brightest in the Chicago tech space, you’ll enjoy these perks:
- Work directly with senior management
- Winter blues? Take a paid vacation–there’s no limit
- BlueCross/BlueShield Medical & Dental Insurance
- Stop squinting: VSP Vision Insurance
- 401k with a 4% match
- Snacks on snacks on snacks
- Free breakfast and lunch (in case you forgot)
- Casual dress on days that end in “y”
- No excuse to not call mom: complimentary corporate cell phone plan for Associate level and above
- Pre-tax commuter benefits/Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discounted gym membership package
- Get educated: attend conferences and courses to keep your mind sharp
- And more!