Sr. Software Engineer - Full Stack

Purpose Financial, Inc. is an innovative consumer financial services company offering a diverse suite of credit products, promoting financial inclusion and meeting consumers wherever they are. Through its brands, the company is committed to helping customers achieve financial stability both now and in the future. Since 1997, Purpose Financial has pioneered consumer credit and financial services, operating over 800 storefront locations and online lending platforms across 23 states, with a team of over 2,500 employees.

About the role

We're seeking a tenacious Senior Software Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical puzzles across the full technology stack. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll tackle challenging problems, architect elegant solutions, and build innovative features that transform our customers' financial experiences. You'll develop code for both current and next-generation enterprise-class software solutions, with a primary focus on frontend functions while also contributing to robust backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Learn the Business: Understand business processes related to the systems supported by the team
• Untangle the Complex: Tackle intricate technical challenges with persistence and creativity
• Architect the Impossible: Design and implement elegant solutions that bridge front-end experiences with robust back-end systems
• Build with Purpose: Craft clean, efficient code in React, Vue, Angular, Java, and Node.js that solves real customer problems
• Manage Deliverables: Balance multiple priorities and complete tasks on time in collaboration with team leads
• Participate Fully: Develop code, unit test, participate in code reviews, and release changes to software systems
• Support the Pipeline: Assist with release environments for testing, staging, and production
• Mentor Others: Guide junior engineers by sharing your problem-solving approach and technical insights
• Build Relationships: Collaborate effectively with other teams across the organization
• Stay Current: Keep up with industry trends in software development and technology
• Participate Strategically: Contribute to strategic planning of software systems
• Lead Development Efforts: Take point on development initiatives while ensuring adherence to standards and quality
• Accountability: Understand, adhere to, and enforce all corporate policies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent working experience
• 5+ years’ experience with Frontend frameworks (Vue, React, Angular)
• 3+ years of Java development, preferably with Spring Boot
• 2+ years’ experience with RESTful API design and implementation
• 1+ years working with cloud services (AWS preferred)
• Experience developing high quality, scalable & responsive web applications
• Experience with micro frontend architecture patterns

Skills

• Frontend Development:
  • Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS
  • Frameworks: Vue (preferred), React, Angular
  • State Management: Pinia and other state libraries
  • Architecture: JAMStack principles, Micro frontend patterns
• Backend Development:
  • Languages: Java (strong proficiency required)
  • Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring Security
  • Testing: JUnit, Mockito
  • API Development: RESTful APIs, asynchronous request handling
  • Database: SQL, ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA)
  • Concurrency: Java threading and concurrency patterns
  • Performance: JVM optimization, memory management
• DevOps & Infrastructure:
  • Cloud: AWS (Amazon Web Services) - Lambda, EC2, S3
  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
  • CI/CD: Source code management with Git, Azure DevOps, TFS
  • Deployment: Netlify, AWS deployment strategies
  • Monitoring: Elastic/Kibana, Application performance monitoring
• Development Practices:
  • Testing: Test-Driven Development, Unit testing, Mocks
  • Build Tools: Maven/Gradle for Java, Webpack with Module Federation
  • CMS Integration: Contentful
  • Microservices: Design patterns and implementation strategies
  • Security: Authentication, authorization, secure coding practices

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time; standing occasionally; walking; bending; squatting; kneeling; pushing/pulling; reaching; twisting
• Frequent lifting of less than 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
• Driving and having access during the workday to an insured and reliable transportation
• Typing; data entry; grasping; transferring items between hands and/or to another person or receptacle
• Use of office equipment to include computers
• Ability to travel to, be physically present at, and complete the physical requirements of the position at any assigned location

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Health/Life Benefits
• Health Savings Account plus Employer Seed
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off including Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Business Casual Environment
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Office in downtown Greenville that offers free parking, onsite gym, free snacks/drinks

Travel: 0-10% Occasional. Must be eligible to work in the USA and able to pass a background check.