Full-Time

Senior Devops Engineer

Posted on 9/5/2024

Above Lending

Above Lending

51-200 employees

Simple, transparent lending and debt management

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid position based in Chicago, IL.

Hybrid position based in Chicago, IL.

Hybrid position based in Chicago, IL.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Bash
Kubernetes
Python
Git
Postgres
AWS
Redis
DevOps

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer or a related role.
  • Extensive experience with Git for version control, source code management, continuous integration, and continuous deployment processes.
  • Strong proficiency in Kubernetes and Helm for container orchestration and deployment.
  • Solid understanding and practical experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS.
  • Strong experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL and Redis
  • Familiarity with Cloudflare for content delivery and DDoS protection.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC).
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
  • Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools.
  • Understanding of security best practices and experience with security assessment tools
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain a scalable and secure infrastructure using technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, AWS, CDK, and Cloudflare.
  • Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like Github Actions to automate software build, testing, and deployment processes.
  • Implement and manage monitoring and observability solutions using performance/monitoring tools to ensure the availability, performance, and reliability of our systems.
  • Perform security assessments and vulnerability scanning.
  • Collaborate with software development teams to provide guidance and support in implementing best practices for infrastructure as code, deployment strategies, and continuous integration and delivery.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to infrastructure, database, networking, and software deployments.
  • Stay up to date with emerging DevOps trends, tools, and technologies and provide recommendations for improvements and enhancements.

Above Lending provides personal lending and debt management services to help individuals simplify their finances. Its lending products are designed to be simple and transparent, with competitive rates and personalized support from loan specialists to help borrowers get credit that is easier to manage. The company’s process centers on clear terms and guidance to improve financial well-being, rather than just offering loans. It distinguishes itself by focusing on debt management and borrower education alongside lending, aiming to make credit more affordable and accessible for people looking to take control of their finances. The primary goal is to help borrowers achieve financial stability and reach their personal financial goals.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$200M

Headquarters

Northbrook, Illinois

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • $200M warehouse facility from ATLAS SP on Oct 30, 2023 fuels loan book growth.
  • BBB A+ accreditation since Dec 1, 2023 builds consumer trust.
  • $400M loans to 25,000+ clients since 2021 drives revenue expansion.

What critics are saying

  • ATLAS SP withdraws funding in 2026 credit tightening, halting originations.
  • Upstart's AI underwriting steals market share with lower rates in 6-12 months.
  • SoFi diverts clients via superior brand and app in 3-6 months.

What makes Above Lending unique

  • Above Lending brokers consumer installment loans for credit card debt repayment.
  • Personalized loan specialists provide tailored support unlike automated competitors.
  • Partners with Beyond Finance and Five Lakes for accelerated debt consolidation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
Benzinga
Oct 30th, 2023
Above Lending Closes $200 Million Warehouse Facility Led By Atlas Sp Partners

Loading. Loading. Loading...NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Above Lending, a leading national provider of consumer installment loans, today announced the closing of a $200-million warehouse facility (the "Financing") led by ATLAS SP Partners ("ATLAS SP"), which is acting as Administrative Agent.Above Lending focuses on originating consumer loans for individuals looking to repay existing credit card and other household debt and rebuild their credit profile. The Financing will be used to fund growth in Above Lending's loan book."Above's loan product is an effective solution for consumers looking to pay off existing credit card and other household debt and rebuild their credit profile," said Above Lending CFO Hadi Husain. "The capital we have raised from ATLAS SP will be instrumental in helping us reach more consumers and work to put them on a path to a better financial future.""We are proud to provide additional capital to Above Lending to support the continued growth of their consumer lending platform," said ATLAS SP Director Andrew Koepke

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