Senior Software Engineer, Backend (ML Team) - Lendbuzz

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Backend (ML Team)
Job Location: Boston, MA
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/lendbuzz/a2b92480-1527-46aa-8a4c-68db7f5300cf
Job Description: At Lendbuzz, we believe financial opportunity should be more personalized and fair. We develop innovative technologies that provide underserved and overlooked borrowers with better access to credit. From our employees to our dealers, partners, and borrowers, we’ve built a company and a culture around a resolute belief in the promise and power of diversity. We value independent and critical thinking.

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer, Backend to join our dynamic Machine Learning Engineering team. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with the team at our Boston headquarters to develop and maintain our backend infrastructure, design new architecture, and work closely with frontend engineers to create seamless API integrations.
Key Responsibilities:
Build the development of backend infrastructure right from the ground up
Embrace continuous learning across both technical and business domains to ensure a well-rounded perspective
Strive for versatility, avoiding being pigeonholed into a single role
Collaborate closely with the engineering team to build a robust architecture and system designs for new products
Drive the creation of internal tools and seamless integration with external APIs
Play a pivotal role in the expansion, testing, and release of products, making a tangible impact on thousands of customers
Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their growth and development
Key Requirements:
6+ years of hands-on experience as a professional software engineer
A Master's degree in Computer Science or a strong foundation in CS
Expertise in Python, REST, demonstrating mastery in its application
Proficient in managing relational databases and transactions, particularly with PostgreSQL
Fluent in navigating the Linux command-line and adept in using utilities like grep and find, as well as proficient in git
Excellent written communication skills essential for effective collaboration and documentation
Experience designing and implementing APIs and micro services