Associate Software Engineer (Front End)
Associate Software Engineer (Front End)
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Job Description
At Koalafi we believe in a world where no one has to put an important purchase on hold. Thats why were making it easier for more people to pay for big purchases over time.
Retailers across the country rely on us to offer flexible lease-to-own financing to their non-prime consumers while increasing sales and strengthening customer loyalty. Their 2M customers love us because we provide a flexible way for them to make payments and give them an opportunity to improve their credit. Our 200 Koalafi teammates enjoy inspiring and challenging work that accelerates their careers.
Interested in learning more about how were transforming the financing experience and joining our team
What Youll Do
You will help build the next generation of how customers interface & apply for financing with Koalafi. While your primary focus will be on front-end services youll also contribute to back-end development when needed. Youll develop in the latest technologies and help us move legacy systems to our cloud-based micro-service platform(s) all while focusing on improving the customer experiencemaking it faster simpler and easier to use. We want to deploy solutions early and often find out what works and what doesnt being as efficient as possible and helping the company grow along the way.
- Design develop and maintain simple and scalable solutions to support Koalafis Originations web apps and microservices
- Collaborate with teammates to integrate new features into both front-end and back-end systems
- Ensure system reliability by implementing robust testing monitoring and debugging processes
- Participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards and share knowledge across the engineering team
- Actively engage in scrum/agile processes including sprint planning retrospectives and daily standups
- Research and implement emerging technologies and best practices to improve system performance and customer experience
About You
- Four-year college degree in Computer Science/Engineering or Information Systems required
- 2 years of hands-on experience developing software applications
- Proven ability to work on both back-end and front-end components
- 2 years of experience with modern web technologies (React Vue Angular). Preferred React
- Experience in UX from Accessibility to User behavior to responsive/adaptive web design
- Knowledge of front-end best practices such as state management component libraries and performance optimizations
- Knowledge of object-oriented and/or statically typed languages (Golang Java Node Python etc.). Preferred Golang
- Extensive experience in developing web based enterprise applications and microservices
- Understanding of HTTP/REST structure and operation for APIs/Orchestration
- Knowledge of architecting and delivering applications in AWS
- Skilled at performing research into emerging technologies and trends standards and products
- Knowledge of scrum/agile software development process
- Exceptional analytical conceptual and problem-solving abilities
- Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment
- Excellent communication skills with strong EQ
- Location Requirement: This position requires regular in-person attendance at our Richmond VA Office. Candidates must already be located within a commutable distance as relocation assistance is not available at this time
Why choose Koalafi: A career at Koalafi means opportunities to tackle exciting challenges every single day. We take pride in a culture of innovation trust and ownership. Youll get outside your comfort zone build meaningful relationships and most of all take charge of projects that ultimately help people get the things they need most.
Benefits:
At Koalafi you will have a direct impact on our products and help shape the companys success. We offer competitive compensation & benefits packages to keep you at your best:
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
- 20 PTO days 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement with company matching
- Student Loan & Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Parental leave (maternal paternal)
- Inclusion and Associate Engagement Programs
Who we are & what we value:
- We focus on whats most important
- We set clear expectations and deliver
- We embrace challenges to reach our full potential
- We ask How can this be better
- We move fast together
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
