Software Engineer II, User Experience - Hybrid - Octane Lending

Job Title: Software Engineer II, User Experience - Hybrid
Job Location: New York, New York, United States
Job Listing URL: https://octane.co/o/who-we-are/careers/jobs-open?gh_jid=7416835003
Job Description: 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.

Octane supports merchants throughout the sales cycle: connecting dealerships with high-intent buyers, driving transparent, fast, and easy closings with award-winning technology, and providing on-going customer care with superior loan servicing.

Founded in 2014, Octane supports over 60 OEM partner brands and over 4,000 dealer partners, and has a team of over 600. Visit www.octane.co.

We are looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and eager to learn how design systems shape scalable, customer-facing applications. You will work closely with senior engineers and UX designers to help implement and maintain reusable front-end components, while gaining exposure to how design systems translate into intuitive, consistent user journeys. While front-end development will be a strong focus, you should also bring curiosity and a willingness to contribute across the full stack as needed. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is excited to grow their technical skills, collaborate with experienced mentors, and make a meaningful impact on the way customers interact with our products.

Responsibilities:

Assist in both the design and architecture of high-quality software systems that are maintainable and scalable.

Write clean code to develop high-functioning systems.

Validate functionality of applications and implement automated tests to catch regressions.

Review code and fix bugs.

Collaborate with teammates and internal teams to improve products.

Assist in mentoring junior members of the team to follow engineering best practices.

Requirements:

BS+ in Computer Science or a related field preferred.

Proficiency with at least one high-level general-purpose language such as Python, Java, C#, Javascript, etc.

3-5 years of full stack development experience in the following areas:

Expertise in at least one of the following languages: Python, Javascript, node.js.

Experience with one or more cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc).

Experience in codified infrastructure code like Terraform.

Experience with advanced SQL skills and commonly used database engines (MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, DB2, etc.)

Expertise with common code repositories (GitHub, BitBuckets, Azure DevOps, etc.).

Experience with code reviews and participating in the PR process.

Experience in container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience designing and implementing technical solutions.

Experience working in a collaborative team environment.

Solutions oriented attitude with a willingness to take ownership.

Proven communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with Docusaurus, Chromatic, and Storybook.

Experience with using Dev Mode in Figma for specs.

Scaling a themable email system.

Maintaining and upgrading a themable design system across products.

Strategic development of an existing design system.

Compensation: In addition to salary, Total Rewards include bonus eligibility, a stock option package, and benefits as outlined below. The role described above offers a base salary of $100,000 to $135,000 + bonus incentive eligibility. Your offer will be based on location, the alignment of your qualifications with the requirements of the job and internal equity.

Benefits:

Robust Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Generous Parental Leave

Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy - Time off when you need it.

Retirement Plan (401K) with company match

Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement up to $3K/year

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Robust Ancillary benefits including accident insurance, hospital insurance etc.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Octane Lending is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.

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