Senior Software Engineer - SMB (Hyrbid)

Enova International
Chicago, IL
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Candidates with full-stack development experience and a background in AI tool integration will find this hybrid role at Enova International offers a blend of technical depth and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years of full-stack development experience in Java, Python, or Go and a track record of mentoring junior developers.
    — “4+ years of professional experience building and deploying software using Java, Python, or Go, with TypeScript and React for frontend development.”
  • Individuals who have worked with microservices and event-driven architecture, and can evaluate and implement technical solutions.
    — “Most problems have multiple solutions and we need your expertise to figure out which one is best and drive to completion.”
  • Candidates with experience in API integrations and a willingness to work on production debugging and risk mitigation.
    — “Experience building API integrations and working within microservices or event-driven architectures.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires in-office work three days a week, which may not align with remote-only preferences.
    — “hybrid roles require in-office work Tuesday through Thursday”
  • No visa sponsorship is available, making this role exclusive to U.S. citizens or eligible residents.
    — “we are not able to sponsor visas or take over sponsorship at this time.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with AI tools in software development workflows on your resume and in interviews.
    — “Experience using AI tools to enhance software development workflows”
  • Emphasize your ability to mentor junior developers and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
    — “mentoring junior developers. Most problems have multiple solutions”
  • Demonstrate your hands-on experience with SQL, schema design, and query optimization in your technical projects.
    — “Strong understanding of SQL and database fundamentals, including schema design, indexes, migrations, and query optimization.”
  • Showcase your ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and deliver results in fast-paced environments.
    — “Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Design and implement technical solutions to business problems
  • Collaborate with other engineers to build the best systems for the problem at hand
  • Work with Product Management, Analytics, and Operations to deliver business value
Typical background
4+ years of professional experience building and deploying softwareBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaPythonGoTypeScriptReactSQLAPI IntegrationsMicroservicesEvent-driven ArchitecturesAI ToolsClean CodeDebuggingTroubleshootingPrioritizationCommunicationCollaborationOn-call Rotation

Preferred

DockerKubernetesAWSModern Web Standards

Stack & domain

JavaPythonGoTypeScriptReactSQLDatabase FundamentalsSchema DesignIndexesMigrationsQuery OptimizationAPI IntegrationsMicroservicesEvent-driven ArchitecturesFull Stack DevelopmentClean CodeDebuggingTroubleshootingProject ManagementAI ToolsDockerKubernetesAWSModern Web StandardsCommunicationCollaborationMentoringProblem-solvingRisk ManagementLeadershipSoftware EngineeringProduct ManagementOperationsAnalytics

About the role

Original posting from Enova International via Greenhouse

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas or take over sponsorship at this time.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Software Engineer on our Product SMB team, you’ll be designing and implementing technical solutions to business problems. You’ll collaborate with other engineers to build the best systems for the problem at hand, learning from Lead Engineers and Architects, while mentoring junior developers. Most problems have multiple solutions and we need your expertise to figure out which one is best and drive to completion. In addition, you will work with Product Management, Analytics, and Operations to deliver business value.  

Our most successful Senior Engineers are able to tackle a variety of tasks from designing microservices, operational issues, production debugging, risk mitigation and management, and the ability to pair with others outside of your immediate team in order to accomplish any task.  

Requirements:

4+ years of professional experience building and deploying software using Java, Python, or Go, with TypeScript and React for frontend development.

Strong understanding of SQL and database fundamentals, including schema design, indexes, migrations, and query optimization.

Experience building API integrations and working within microservices or event-driven architectures.

Interest in developing across the full stack, with experience building both frontend and backend applications.

Strong coding, debugging, and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on clean, maintainable, and scalable solutions.

Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Experience using AI tools to enhance software development workflows, with sound judgment in their application.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and cross-functional teams.

Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, with a passion for continuous learning and growth.

Nice to have:

Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes

AWS experience and/or certifications

Working knowledge of modern web standards

Compensation:

This position includes various levels within our career ladder. The actual annual salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, experience, and level assessed during the hiring process and may fall outside of the ranges shown. 

Budgeted annual salary ranges:

Senior Software Engineer I: $98,000-$130,000

Senior Software Engineer II: $108,000 to $140,000

Additional compensation for this role may include a bonus. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in Company benefits, described in more detail here.

Benefits & Perks:

Our hybrid roles require in-office work Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This schedule fosters collaboration, team connection, and strategic planning, enhancing communication and effectiveness to drive results.

Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits

401(k) matching plus a roth option (U.S. Based employees only)

PTO & paid holidays off

Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)

Summer hours (for eligible roles)

Paid parental leave

DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)

Employee recognition and rewards program

Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day…Plus so much more!

About Enova

Enova International is a leading financial technology company that provides online financial services through our AI and machine learning-powered Colossus™platform. We serve non-prime consumers and businesses alike, while offering world-class technology and services to traditional banks—in order to create accessible credit for millions. 

Being a values-driven organization is at the core of Enova’s success. We live our values by listening to our customers, challenging assumptions, thinking big, setting high expectations, and hiring and developing the best. Through our values and our commitment to making Enova an awesome place to work, we maintain an environment of inclusion and culture where our employees can thrive. You can learn more about Enova’s values and culture here. 

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Source: Enova International careers (Greenhouse)

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