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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Decisioning - **Company:** Octane Lending - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Relational Databases, Django Web Framework, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Node.Js, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Sql Optimization, Backend, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Software Coding, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-decisioning-octane-2-10139888 ## About the Role * 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field preferred. * Deep proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, Node.js). * Proven track record of designing, building, and delivering scalable technical solutions end-to-end. * Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure automation (Terraform, CDK, or similar). * Advanced SQL skills and extensive hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle). * Direct experience building and deploying application containers using Docker and Kubernetes. * Active participation in code reviews, Pull Request workflows, and version control best practices (GitHub, Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps). * Demonstrated success mentoring junior developers, driving technical alignment, and fostering engineering growth. * Solutions-oriented mindset with strong initiative, accountability, and communication skills within collaborative team environments. * Ability to partner effectively across cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and deliver high-quality features. ## Description We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build features and infrastructure for our decisioning (automated underwriting) team. Used by dealerships across the country, this product provides a streamlined workflow for dealerships to get fast, flexible financing to their customers. Working with a team of passionate, experienced engineers, you'll work throughout the backend of our stack with technologies such as Python, Django, PostgreSQL. This isn't just about writing code; it's about engineering solutions. You will work alongside a passionate group of veteran engineers to architect scalable systems, mentor growing talent, and ensure our marketplace remains the gold standard for speed and reliability., * Design and architect high-quality software systems that are maintainable and scalable. * Build elegant, high-impact features using Python and Django. * Own the reliability of the stack with sophisticated automated testing. * Lead high-level code reviews and crush complex technical bottlenecks. * Partner across teams to turn ambitious product visions into reality. * Mentor rising talent and set the gold standard for engineering excellence. * Use AI-assisted development to accelerate the pace of the software development lifecycle. ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)