Prosper

Prosper

Sr. Software Engineer, Backend

San Francisco, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$173k-$205kDetected 21 days ago
JavaKotlinSpringCode ReviewGCPCloud PlatformsCI/CDPlatform EngineeringGraphQLRESTComplianceTest AutomationLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • Your work will directly impact conversion, borrower satisfaction, and Prosper's top-line growth.
  • Resources to help you prosper - A connected experience: We prioritize high-touch collaboration and flexibility.
  • The ideal candidate is passionate about learning the Fintech domain and delivering cutting-edge, high-quality solutions to solve business problems.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate within a cross-functional team that includes product, design, frontend engineering, and quality engineers to deliver seamless borrower experiences across web and mobile.
  • Own projects end to end -- from technical design and architecture through launch, iteration, and measurement -- driving outcomes that move the business forward.
  • Build and evolve our high-performance Java and Kotlin microservices, deploying scalable features across our modern Spring Boot stack.
  • Design modern event-driven architectures (like GCP Pub/Sub) that accelerate development across multiple product teams.
  • Partner with frontend and platform engineering teams to integrate client applications with secure, performant REST and GraphQL APIs.
  • Modern Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud-native architectures (specifically GCP, Firestore, Spanner, and Cloud Functions) and modern CI/CD pipelines to maintain a high-velocity development environment.
  • Extreme Ownership: A proactive, high-accountability approach to driving projects to completion and unblocking yourself to deliver outcomes, not just outputs.
  • A proactive, high-accountability approach to driving projects to completion and unblocking yourself to deliver outcomes, not just outputs.

Requirements

  • BS in EE/CS with 8+ years of experience or MS in EE/CS or other applicable disciplines with 6+ years of experience
  • Deep proficiency in Java, Kotlin, and the Spring Boot framework, with the versatility to design, build, and scale distributed microservices.
  • Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and event-driven patterns (such as GCP Pub/Sub) to power high-performance applications.
  • Senior Engineering Expertise: BS in EE/CS with 8+ years of experience or MS in EE/CS or other applicable disciplines with 6+ years of experience
  • Enterprise Backend Mastery: Deep proficiency in Java, Kotlin, and the Spring Boot framework, with the versatility to design, build, and scale distributed microservices.
  • Robust Data Integration: Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and event-driven patterns (such as GCP Pub/Sub) to power high-performance applications.

Skills

  • that will help you thrive
  • Deeper dive into coding skills.
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  • Prosper thrives with people who think outside of the box and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo.
  • Prosper is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • Prosper will consider for employment qualified applicants who are non-US citizens and will provide green card sponsorship.
  • All personal loans are made by WebBank.

Compensation

  • Invested in your future: A competitive salary and a 401(k) with a 5% company match to help you build long-term financial security
  • Holistic well-being: We provide the resources you need to thrive, from flexible time off and paid parental leave to an annual wellness allowance and comprehensive health coverage

Benefits

  • We provide the resources you need to thrive, from flexible time off and paid parental leave to an annual wellness allowance and comprehensive health coverage
  • Identify and drive improvements in system latency, database query optimization, testing coverage, and cloud infrastructure efficiency.
  • Professional & personal growth: Take advantage of a suite of premium perks, including Udemy access, childcare assistance, pet insurance, and a bevy of additional savings through Beneplace

Company info

  • Prosper introduced U.S. consumers to an innovative approach to personal finance as the first peer-to-peer lending platform in the country. Since 2005, Prosper has helped over 2 million customers achieve financial well-being through a comprehensive suite of digital personal finance products.
  • Prosper's flagship personal loan* marketplace continues to offer unique value for both borrowers and investors, while the Prosper® Card¹ provides essential access to credit and flexibility for those managing their financial journey. Guided by its mission to advance financial well-being, Prosper is dedicated to helping people thrive by meeting people where they are with simple, trusted, and affordable financial solutions. Learn more at www.prosper.com.
  • We're on a mission to hire the very best, and we are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere. It is important to us that every hire connects with our vision, mission, and core values. Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all!
  • Our Values
  • Diversity expands opportunities
  • Collaboration creates better solutions
  • Curiosity fuels our innovation
  • Integrity defines all our relationships
  • Excellence leads to longevity
  • Simplicity guides our user experience
  • Accountability at all levels drives results
  • Prosper introduced U.S. consumers to an innovative approach to personal finance as the first peer-to-peer lending platform in the country.
  • Since 2005, Prosper has helped over 2 million customers achieve financial well-being through a comprehensive suite of digital personal finance products.
  • Prosper's flagship personal loan* marketplace continues to offer unique value for both borrowers and investors, while the Prosper® Card¹ provides essential access to credit and flexibility for those managing their financial journey.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Prosper will consider for employment qualified applicants who are non-US citizens and will provide green card sponsorship.
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