Staff Software Engineer, Lending Platform

Who We Are

Imprint is building a next-generation co-branded credit card company to serve America’s great brands. Today our partners include H-E-B, Central Market, Westgate Resorts, and Holiday Inn Club Vacations. Imprint is backed by Kleiner Perkins, Thrive Capital, and Affirm. We are focused on building a brilliant team who want to change payments and who embody Imprint’s Operating Principles.

The Team

The Lending Platform team is dedicated to developing a robust lending platform focused on accuracy and scalability. This platform aims to deliver key financial capabilities essential to Imprint’s business.

What You'll Do

As the staff engineer of this team, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Technical Leadership and Oversight
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the core ledger platform, ensuring robustness, scalability, and reliability.
• Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements and incorporate relevant innovations to enhance the platform's capabilities.
• Collaborate with the architect to define and refine the platform's technical roadmap.
• Team Development
• Mentor a team of software engineers and developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Project Management
• Plan and manage the execution of projects, ensuring timely delivery within the allocated budget.
• Utilize agile methodologies to monitor progress, facilitate daily stand-ups, and lead sprint planning sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, finance, and compliance, to align project objectives and deliverables.
• Stakeholder Communication
• Regularly communicate with senior management and other stakeholders to report on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Gather feedback from internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve the platform’s functionality and user experience.
• Represent the team in inter-departmental meetings, ensuring alignment with the company's overall strategic goals.
• Quality Assurance and Risk Management
• Ensure adherence to high-quality coding and documentation standards.
• Oversee the implementation of robust testing strategies to identify and mitigate risks early in the development cycle.
• Collaborate with the security engineering team to prioritize and resolve any security vulnerabilities and compliance issues related to the ledger platform.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Encourage a culture of innovation within the team, promoting experimentation and learning.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor products to identify opportunities for platform enhancement.
• Lead efforts in streamlining processes and implementing best practices to increase efficiency and productivity.

What We Look For

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering
• 5+ years of proven experience in a fintech company
• 3+ years of experience leading the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems
• 3+ years of strong background in developing, testing and validating financial platforms, preferably with expertise in ledger technology.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Nice to Have

• Experience in building a team of developers from 0 to 10
• Experience in building high-scale and high-quality distributed systems
• Track record of building and delivering mission-critical, 24x7 production software systems

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Leading configured work computers of your choice
• Paid time off policy
• Fully covered, high-quality healthcare, including fully covered dependent coverage
• Additional health coverage includes access to One Medical and the option to enroll in an FSA
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary caregiver and 8 weeks for all new parents
• An understanding that successful remote work requires flexibility and an appreciation for asynchronous work
• Access to industry-leading technology across all of our business units — stemming from our philosophy that we should invest in resources for our team that foster innovation, optimization, and productivity

Annual salary range: $180k-$250k and competitive equity package.