Software Engineer

About the role

Upbound Group, Inc. is an omni-channel platform company dedicated to enhancing financial opportunities for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven solutions. The company operates leading brands such as Rent-A-Center, Acima, and Brigit, facilitating transactions across various retail channels.

Key responsibilities

• Design, code, test, troubleshoot, document, and support application programs and/or system interfaces using modern software programming languages and tools.
• Independently solve complex software problems and deliver quality software within specified deadlines.
• Analyze requirements and software designs to implement changes that minimize risks and meet project goals.
• Contribute to architectural, technical, and decision-making discussions, offering insights based on expertise and experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Delivery Managers, Product Managers, Designers, other Engineers, and stakeholders, to define and deliver new features and enhancements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 6+ years of overall experience building complex applications, highly available systems, and integrating third-party API's
• Proficient in Ruby on Rails development, and other languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.js
• Familiarity with AWS cloud platform development, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full health benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) match
• DTO (discretionary time off)
• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
• College tuition reimbursement program (STEAM degrees)
• Unlimited use of LinkedIn Learning

Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Acima/Upbound are committed to ensuring fair employment practices and are dedicated to hiring individuals without regard to race.