Junior Software Engineer

Founded in 2014, Octane Lending is a financial technology company with the mission of making consumer loans as painless as cash. Focused on niche, under-served markets, our automated loan products deliver competitive pricing and streamlined user experience to potential borrowers. Currently used by 2500 US dealerships in the powersports and agriculture verticals, we have driven over $1bn in loan requests in the last 1.5 years.

Currently a 15 person engineering team, Octane Lending is looking for a Junior Software Engineer. In this hire we are looking for an entry level or junior candidate with very strong foundations in computer science. Working on both backend and frontend, our ideal candidate is proficient with Python and Django as well as JavaScript and React. In 2018 you will work on projects both consumer and business facing, turning our stakeholders’ needs into value-adding products.

Requirements

• 1+ years experience as a software developer building products for web and/or backend
• Proficiency with Python and Django
• Experience with JavaScript and modern frameworks such as React or Angular
• Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Desire to take ownership and work autonomously while being part of a close knit team
• Self starter mentality
• Experience with modern testing practices and technologies

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Rich health, vision and dental benefits
• Life and disability insurance policies
• Transit reimbursement
• FSA account
• Flexible work hours and remote friendly environment
• 15 days PTO