Software Engineer, Backend

LendingClub•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Here at LendingClub, as a Software Engineer you’ll work on the platform that is transforming the banking industry. We’re looking for a talented, motivated engineer who is passionate about building new and evolving existing applications that deliver exceptional customer and operations experience. You’ll join a growing team developing products that enable our borrowers and investors to achieve their financial goals with a specific focus on underwriting systems. Our technology teams move fast, celebrate great ideas, encourage testing and learning, and continuously push for better, more innovative solutions.

Requirements

3+ years of software development experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field of study; or equivalent work experience
You have experience working with agile methodology, test-driven development, source control management, and automated testing
You have demonstrated experience with Java and Web services
Familiarity with microservices architectures and RESTful API design
You have strong database skills (SQL, MySQL, ORACLE) and scripting skills (Shell, Python, etc.)
You can translate a user story into modular, maintainable code in at least one major programming language
You understand how code fits into broader technical and/or business context
You have knowledge of application security concerns
You have a genuine passion for solving complex problems that require thoughtful evaluation of trade-offs.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
You are a self-motivated, collaborative teammate who thrives in a supportive, feedback-driven environment and takes initiative by asking thoughtful questions

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with security, compliance, or regulated environments
Familiarity with financial services domains
Working knowledge of AWS
Curiosity, ownership mindset, and a desire to continuously learn
You are passionate about our mission to transform the banking industry

Responsibilities

Implement and document new software components
Understand how your code fits into the broader technical and business context
Independently deliver small projects and contribute to medium-to-large projects with guidance
Actively participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
Debug effectively within your primary area to identify issues and perform root cause analysis
Leave codebases in better shape than you found them through refactoring and improvements with the focus on code maintainability
Ensure high testability, reliability, and quality of delivered software
Partner with QA, Product, and Operations teams to deliver reliable, customer-centric features and continuously improve the production experience