Software Engineer, Backend
Why TrueAccord?
Debt collection is failing consumers. Every year, more than 70 million Americans have negative experiences with the collections process, and they deserve a much better treatment - more relevant, more digital, less abrasive. That’s why banks, lenders, and industry leaders are coming to TrueAccord for innovative solutions in recovering outstanding receivables.
TrueAccord is a category-defining company. We combine machine learning with a human-based approach to guide both lenders and borrowers through a challenging financial process. With a world-class leadership team, passionate and driven team members, and a diverse and growing client base, TrueAccord is well positioned for continued success.
The Role:
TrueAccord is growing at a prodigious rate. We are encountering challenges of scale as our system approaches tens of millions of transactions per week. Our product is expanding rapidly with new large clients and new features. As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a highly collaborative and competent team where everyone owns a piece of TrueAccord’s success. We are looking for a candidate with a strong OO background and a proven track record of making productive development decisions. We highly value code quality and maintainability, and we fully embrace continuous deployment. We are primarily a functional Scala shop, so functional language experience is a big plus.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of professional software development experience
- Experience in debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
- Proficient in object oriented modelling and functional programming
- Experience in Scala (or Java functional programming experience) is a plus
- Demonstrated success in shipping backend rock-solid API systems, especially using RESTful techniques
- Fluency in the scripting languages Perl and Python is required
- High quality software deliverables via rigorous testing such as Test Driven Development
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work within a team setting
- Strong hands on experience in cloud technology
- CS degree or equivalent experience
**We are maintaining and extending a collection of backend software systems, including a database access layer, business rules logic and high level application functionality. These systems have both internal and external consumers and must be available 24/7. **
What TrueAccord offers you + Culture & Benefits
TrueAccord is distributed company with a major presence in the San Francisco Bay area and Lenexa, KS. We offer a healthy work environment that continuously builds an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is able to develop the best version of themselves. We are a dynamic group of people who are subject matter experts with a passion for change.
We offer:
*** Generous paid time off
*** Paid training
*** We promote work/life harmony
*** Paid holidays
*** Health, dental and vision benefits
*** 401K with matching
Our teams are crafting solutions to big problems every day. If you’re looking for an opportunity to do impactful work, join TrueAccord and make a difference.
Our Dedication to Diversity & Inclusion
TrueAccord is an equal opportunity employer. We promote, value, and thrive with a diverse & inclusive team. Different perspectives contribute to better solutions and this makes us stronger every day. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.