Software Engineer - Platform
We only have so many hands so for this search, Avant has exclusively partnered with LaSalle Network, the leading provider of professional staffing and recruiting services. LaSalle has worked with more than 10,000 companies, ranging from Fortune 500s to start ups. With units specializing in accounting and finance, administrative, marketing, executive search, technology, supply chain, healthcare revenue cycle, call center, and human resources, LaSalle serves companies of all sizes and across all industries.
What we do
We are revolutionizing the world of lending by lowering the costs and barriers of borrowing for everyday people. At our core, we are a tech company that builds advanced technology platforms and uses custom analytics to expand access to credit. Today, our platform helps underserved consumers find fair and fast installment loans. Tomorrow we plan to use our world class technology and underwriting capabilities to launch new products and services that help people improve their financial lives.
We think we are great, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Avant has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, TechCrunch, Fortune, Bloomberg and Crain's Chicago Business. We have also been named one of Forbes America's Most Promising Companies and we’ve been featured on Forbes’ list of Next Billion Dollar Startups. Find out more at www.avant.com.
Who we are
We are nerds, passionate consumer advocates, hungry to make an impact, financial wizards who actually understand the fine print, data junkies, and a place where you can wear a baseball hat, a suit or both at the same time.
We believe that ideas are more important than titles, everything is more fun together, everyone drives change, and everyone is an owner.
Cool office and amazing benefits? Yeah… we have those - just ask us.
Whoever you are, you are welcome here; come join us.
Job Description
Let’s get to business. Avant is looking for a new Software Engineer to join the Platform Engineering team. You will be responsible for designing large-scale systems and ensuring that they work efficiently and reliably. Your day to day will include creating and managing clusters with Docker and AWS, mitigating security risks at the system and application level and working with product teams to drive a unified API layer across their different technologies. You also will provide ideas on high-level architectural designs and turn those ideas into real and efficient implementations. You must be quality-oriented and have good teamwork skills in order to help the Platform Engineering support the larger Engineering Organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of software development experience in Python or Ruby using a major web framework such as Rails, Django, or Sinatra
- 1+ years of professional experience using and administrating systems with Docker and AWS
- 1+ years of professional experience developing RESTful APIs and Service Oriented Architectures
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals and coding/testing best practices
- Professional experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
- Professional experience working at scale with significant traffic
- Knowledge of development tool creation and application architecture design
If you are interested in the Software Engineer - Platform position and meet the requirements, please apply today!
Thank you,
Brandon Parezo
Technology Services
LaSalle Network
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Avant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Avant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/d/v.
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