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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer (Backend) - **Company:** LendingClub - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $215,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Test Execution Engine, Web Services, Scripting, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Backend, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bf622b1016c80818 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Web services design?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 8+ years of software development experience, with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; or equivalent experience * Strong experience building applications in Java and working with Web Services * Proficient with scripting (Shell, Perl, Python) and databases (SQL, MySQL, Oracle) * Deep understanding of agile development, TDD, source control, and automated testing * You set a high bar for code quality, maintainability, and production readiness * You take full ownership of your domain - design, delivery, monitoring, and alerting * You're comfortable experimenting, learning from failure, and iterating quickly * Passionate problem solver with strong communication skills * Self-motivated and collaborative - you ask great questions and drive for clarity About You * You use AI to improve output quality and help others apply it, with strong judgment on limitations and human oversight., * Experience scaling high-traffic applications * Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native architectures * Proven track record delivering on time with high quality in an agile environment * Excited about our mission to transform banking through innovation ## Description At LendingClub, we're transforming the way people experience banking. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in building the technology that helps our members achieve financial well-being. You'll work closely with a collaborative, high-performing team that values curiosity, experimentation, and learning. Our engineers move fast, celebrate innovative ideas, and take pride in delivering scalable, reliable, and high-quality software. What You'll Do * Lead code reviews and set the standard for engineering excellence * Make pragmatic technology recommendations that balance innovation and reliability * Champion observability-designing systems with strong instrumentation for production insight and troubleshooting * Own medium-to-large initiatives from design through delivery and production * Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering growth and knowledge-sharing across the team * Partner effectively with Offshore and Near-shore teammates to improve execution efficiency * Design, implement, and document new software components and APIs * Understand the bigger picture-how your work fits within broader business and technical goals * Troubleshoot effectively and drive root-cause resolution * Ensure high testability, maintainability, and quality in all deliverables * Collaborate with QA, Product, and Operations to deliver resilient, customer-focused solutions, * You will leverage AI to improve outcomes across various stages of the Quality Assurance lifecycle. * You will lead the adoption of agentic AI approaches to automate test execution. * You will provide oversight of the team's AI usage, guiding effective application while exercising strong judgment around limitations and the need for human oversight ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [JavaScript? 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