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Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Digital Servicing

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Avant

Avant

501-1,000 employees

Online personal loans and credit cards

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Requires in-office presence in Chicago; vaccination may be required.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Agile
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Communications
NoSQL
Git
Ruby
SQL
Java
Docker
AWS
Vue.js
SCRUM
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • BS/MS computer science or related field.
  • Proven experience as a software engineering manager or team lead within an Agile environment.
  • Excellent knowledge of Agile methodologies, techniques, and frameworks, like Scrum or Kanban.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong knowledge of microservice architecture and API driven development.
  • Eight or more years experience in back-end development using languages like Python, Ruby, Java, or .NET.
  • Five or more years in database management and maintenance with SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git), automated testing, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to think outside the box for innovative solutions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Understand the value of teamwork and know that no problem is too hard or too big with the right team.
  • Experience with performance management and team building.
  • Familiar with DORA metrics.
  • Knowledge of front-end technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and one or more frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
Responsibilities
  • Manage team project and deliverables
  • Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design and architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Create and Review Request For Comments (RFC) documents.
  • Maintain and improve the performance and maintainability of existing software.
  • Design and update the database, as well as develop system architecture.
  • Manage engineering planning and practice
  • Plan and refine your team’s roadmap and backlog items with the Product Manager and leadership team
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-up, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.
  • Manage project priorities, timelines, and deliverables through close collaboration with product teams and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Support and coach team
  • Lead, coach, and mentor a team of software engineers in a fast-paced Agile environment.
  • Maintain high morale and manage the well-being of team members.
  • Drive onboarding and professional development of new team members.
  • Drive cross team collaboration, support and unblock your team effectively
  • Leverage your experience and knowledge to increase your team's productivity through mentorship and coaching.
  • Raise engineering excellence
  • Communicate and enforce Avant software engineering standards and best practices.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by driving postmortem, retro and experiment effectively
  • Efficiently use our tech stack to develop scalable and robust software solutions.
  • Stay updated on new technology trends and best practices in full-stack development.

Avant provides online lending services, focusing on personal loans and credit cards. Customers can apply for personal loans ranging from $2,000 to $35,000 and credit cards with limits between $300 and $1,000. The application process is entirely online, allowing for quick approvals and a transparent experience. Avant generates revenue through interest rates on loans, which vary from 9.95% to 35.99% APR, and fees from credit card products. What sets Avant apart from competitors is its user-friendly application process, fast approval times, and strong customer support. The company's goal is to make borrowing more accessible and affordable, while also offering financial education to help customers improve their credit and financial well-being.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$757.8M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Avant's recent $250 million funding from Ares Management provides significant capital for expansion and innovation.
  • The acquisition of ReadyForZero bolsters Avant's smart lending platform, potentially improving customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Avant's strong year-over-year revenue growth of 96% in Q2 FY23 indicates robust financial health and promising growth prospects.

What critics are saying

  • The high interest rates, ranging from 9.95% to 35.99% APR, could deter potential customers and attract regulatory scrutiny.
  • The competitive landscape of online lending is fierce, with numerous fintech companies vying for market share, which could impact Avant's growth.

What makes Avant unique

  • Avant offers a fully online lending platform with fast approval times, setting it apart from traditional lenders who often have slower, more cumbersome processes.
  • The company's focus on transparency and not affecting credit scores during eligibility checks provides a user-friendly experience that builds trust with customers.
  • Avant's strategic partnerships, such as the co-branded MLS Forward Credit Card, enhance its market presence and diversify its product offerings.