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Avant

Online lending platform for unsecured loans

Senior Software Engineer

Full-Stack EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have 3 years of previous experience with web application frameworks such as Rails, Django, or Sinatra; languages such as Python, Ruby, or PHP; and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
  • Have knowledge of development tool creation and application architecture design.
  • Have worked with service-based architectures in applications; experience migrating from a monolithic application to a service-based architecture is preferred.
  • Have experience working with at least one web application with significant customer traffic.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in building out the existing Ruby on Rails web application stack and future technologies.
  • Perform frontend-to-backend work, including third-party service integrations, business logic implementations, CRM buildout, and customer-facing frontend web application changes.
  • Help execute the application build and contribute to its technological direction.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ruby experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks such as Knockout.js or similar frameworks is preferred.
  • Experience migrating from a monolithic application to a service-based architecture is preferred.

About the Company

Avant

Online lending platform for unsecured loans

Avant provides online lending services, offering unsecured personal loans from $2,000 to $35,000 and credit cards with limits from $300 to $1,000. Access is completely online, with a streamlined application and fast approval process. The company earns revenue from loan interest (9.95% to 35.99% APR) and credit card fees. Key differences from competitors include a fast, transparent application experience, strong customer support, and educational resources that help customers build credit. The overarching goal is to lower the barriers and costs of borrowing, making it easier for people to obtain funds, while helping them manage credit responsibly through clear terms and financial education.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$2.5B
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2012

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