Staff Software Engineer - App Infra

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At high level, you’ll do 4 things: Design, Architecture and Innovation Software ownership and development Technical leadership and Culture Collaboration Design,

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Come build at the intersection of AI and fintech. At Ocrolus, we’re on a mission to help lenders automate workflows with confidence—streamlining how financial institutions evaluate borrowers and enabling faster, more accurate lending decisions.

Our AI workflow and analytics platform for lenders is trusted at scale, processing nearly one million credit applications every month across small business, mortgage, and consumer lending. By integrating state-of-the-art open- and closed-source AI models with our human-in-the-loop verification engine, Ocrolus captures data from financial documents with over 99% accuracy. Thanks to our advanced fraud detection and comprehensive cash flow and income analytics, our customers achieve greater efficiency in risk management, and provide expanded access to credit—ultimately creating a more inclusive financial system.

Trusted by more than 400 customers—including industry leaders like Better Mortgage, Brex, Enova, Nova Credit, PayPal, Plaid, SoFi, and Square—Ocrolus stands at the forefront of AI innovation in fintech. Join us, and help redefine how the world’s most innovative lenders do business.

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with an extensive technical background and highly skilled in building scalable distributed systems. The candidate is capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and willing to take ownership to demonstrate engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

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Design, Architecture and Innovation
Software ownership and development
Technical leadership and Culture
Collaboration

Lead the design and development of complex software systems and architectures.
Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to create scalable and efficient software solutions.
Ensure high levels of performance, reliability and security in the developed systems.
Document software designs, architecture decisions, and implementation details.
Continuously evaluate new technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to apply them to improve development processes and product quality.

Write, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and robust code using Python/Golang
Review and provide feedback on code written by other engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
Develop and manage APIs, integrations, and back-end systems.
Ensure that software is rigorously tested, both in development and in production, to meet high-quality standards.
Write and maintain technical documentation to ensure clear and effective knowledge sharing within the team.
Troubleshoot complex software issues, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.

Mentor and guide junior engineers in their technical and professional development.
Lead technical discussions and decision-making processes in the engineering team.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the team.
Identify and resolve technical challenges and provide solutions to issues raised by the team.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, analytics, AI/Ml, design, and operations, to define and deliver product features.
Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and other Agile ceremonies.
Collaborate with QA engineers to design automated testing procedures and tools.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
8 to 12 years software development experience, including experience in leading technical teams.
Proven track record of delivering large-scale software projects from start to finish.

Proficient in multiple programming languages such as Python, Golang
Strong understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and best practices.
Experience with Web Frameworks like Flask, and related ecosystems
Experience in system design, distributed systems, and scalable architectures.
Solid database skills (Postgres, MySQL etc) and data modeling experience.
Excellent analytical and debugging skills, able to troubleshoot and optimize complex software systems.
Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS/ Azure/ GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders like operations team
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Look at business first approach and innovate in technical solution to win the business
Brings in strategic thinking to go beyond and solves the problems for efficiency and speed

We’re a team of builders, thinkers, and problem solvers who care deeply about our mission — and each other. As a fast-growing, remote-first company, we offer an environment where you can grow your skills, take ownership of your work, and make a meaningful impact.

Our culture is grounded in four core values:
Empathy – Understand and serve with compassion
Curiosity – Explore new ideas and question the status quo
Humility – Listen, be grounded, and remain open-minded
Ownership – Love what you do, work hard, and deliver excellence

We believe diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. That’s why we’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has a seat at the table, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

We look forward to building the future of lending together.