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Full-Time

Senior Devops Engineer

Posted on 5/14/2024

Credible

Credible

201-500 employees

Online marketplace for loan comparison services

Consulting
Fintech
Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$93k - $150kAnnually

+ Discretionary Bonus

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
DevOps Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Git
Ruby
Ruby on Rails
AWS
Perl
Go
Jenkins
Terraform
Development Operations (DevOps)
Webpack
Requirements
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years hands-on experience operating enterprise class infrastructure
  • 5+ years scripting experience with Golang, Python, Ruby, Perl, etc
  • Expert in building automated deployment and scalable systems
  • Strong knowledge of web applications and information security best practices
  • Strong background of coordinating and leading cross-team projects
  • System-level thinking and ability to move up and down the stack
  • Familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, containerization, HashiCorp Terraform and Vault, GitHub Actions, Sumo Logic, New Relic, Ruby on Rails, and Webpack
  • Prior work with continuous integration systems a plus, e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc
Responsibilities
  • Build tools and systems to enable Credible to deliver high quality software, fast
  • Work throughout the full infrastructure including design, architecture, capacity planning, monitoring, alerting, security, scaling, failover and recovery
  • Ensure site uptime and performance SLAs are met
  • Collaborate with a broader engineering team on new feature rollouts
  • Be on periodic on-call duty to support the infrastructure

Credible is an online marketplace that helps consumers find the best rates on various types of loans, such as student loans, personal loans, and mortgages. Users can compare offers from top lenders, making it easier to find favorable rates and terms. The platform provides instant and accurate results along with clear explanations, simplifying the loan comparison process. Unlike many competitors, Credible focuses on transparency and user-friendliness, ensuring that users can easily understand their options. The company operates on a commission-based model, earning revenue from lenders when users select loan offers through its platform, allowing it to offer services for free. Credible aims to be a valuable resource for consumers seeking loans, helping them save money and make informed financial decisions.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$75.4M

Headquarters

Durham, North Carolina

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Credible's partnerships with top lenders ensure users have access to competitive rates and terms, potentially saving them significant amounts of money.
  • The acquisition of Young Alfred allows Credible to diversify its offerings, making it a more comprehensive financial services platform.
  • High customer satisfaction ratings indicate a strong market position and potential for continued growth and user retention.

What critics are saying

  • The financial services market is highly competitive, with numerous platforms offering similar loan comparison tools, which could dilute Credible's market share.
  • Relying on commissions from lenders may limit revenue diversification and expose the company to fluctuations in the lending market.

What makes Credible unique

  • Credible offers a transparent and user-friendly loan comparison platform, unlike many competitors that often have complex and opaque processes.
  • The company's commission-based model allows it to provide free services to consumers, setting it apart from fee-based financial advisory services.
  • Credible's recent acquisition of Young Alfred expands its marketplace to include insurance products, enhancing its value proposition beyond loans.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits

Meaningful incentives

Catered meals

Open office space

Continuing Education Program

Commuter Benefits

INACTIVE