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Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.
We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.
*There will be a strong preference for candidates in the Salt Lake City, Utah area for this role
The Role:
We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Loan Origination team who will help build a cutting edge technology platform to support our lending business. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, hands-on, and has a strong sense of ownership.
On our team, you'll be leading the technical direction and growth of a team of engineers building platforms and services. You'll be bringing your best practices and experience to the table to help us level up. You will have opportunities to make a significant immediate impact on the success of the company while growing the team and members of the team.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and mentor a team of distributed software engineers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
Define and communicate team objectives, set performance goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
Identify skill gaps within the team and coordinate training programs to enhance technical capabilities.
Foster a culture of innovation, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables, and create project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Manage project priorities, and resolve conflicts to ensure efficient project execution.
Track and report project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams, promoting best practices, architectural standards, and code quality.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the software development process.
Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, promoting effective communication, coordination, and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with other senior leaders to develop and execute strategies that drive operational excellence and improve software development practices.
What You’ll Need:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Strong technical background and expertise in software development, including proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies.
Proven experience as a Software Development Manager or Technical leadership role, preferably in a fast-paced software development environment.
Demonstrated experience in managing and leading software development teams, with a track record of successfully delivering complex software projects.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve high performance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Experience with most of these technologies: Kafka, Kurbenetes, Datadog, CI/CD, Java / Kotlin, Typescript, Spring boot and GraphQL.
Nice to have:
Experience in the financial services industry, especially interaction with underwriting, pricing and/or risk.
Top Skills
SoFi New York, New York, USA Office
Our New York office, located in the meat-packing district, provides an open work environment and is a hub for our finance teams. Our large conference, flexible work spaces, huddle rooms, and shared community areas allows our teams to openly collaborate while looking at some spectacular views.
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