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Octane | Senior Software Engineer, Decisioning | REMOTE (US only) or NYC/Dallas | $130K to $170K base + bonus eligibility

Octane · REMOTE (US only) or NYC/Dallas · back to the listing

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51/100

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76/100

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Backend Engineer

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What this role officially is

software developer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.

Also known as: application developer, application programmer, solutions developer, programmer, software specialist, application software developer

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Octane is unlocking the power of financial products for merchants and consumers. Our cutting-edge technology and innovative financial products empower businesses with more control and flexibility, enabling them to deliver seamless digital experiences, drive customer loyalty, and build long-term value.
We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build features and infrastructure for our decisioning (automated underwriting) team. Used by dealerships across the country, this product provides a streamlined workflow for dealerships to get fast, flexible financing to their customers. Working with a team of passionate, experienced engineers, you'll work throughout the backend of our stack with technologies such as Python, Django, PostgreSQL.
Apply: https://octane.co/o/who-we-are/careers/jobs-open/?gh_jid=7997608003&gh_src=f2f474523us