Senior Software Engineer - Java Backend Development

About the Role

Join LendingClub as a Senior Software Engineer and help transform the way people experience banking. In this Senior Software Engineer remote position, you will play a key role in building technology that empowers our members to achieve financial well-being. You will collaborate with a high-performing team that values curiosity, experimentation, and learning.

What You'll Do

• Build, test, and deploy high-quality backend services and APIs using Java and related technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and lead by example in code reviews.
• Own features and medium-to-large initiatives end-to-end—from technical design through production support.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes.
• Build systems with strong observability (logging, metrics, tracing, alerting) to ensure reliability and supportability.
• Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and Operations to deliver resilient, customer-focused solutions.
• Partner effectively with Offshore and Near-shore teammates to improve execution efficiency.
• Utilize Generative AI coding tools to enhance development velocity, code quality, and documentation.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software development experience, with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Strong hands-on experience building backend applications in Java and working with RESTful Web Services.
• Solid experience with scripting (preferably Python) and databases (SQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• Practical experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, ChatGPT, or similar) in daily development workflows.
• Deep understanding of agile development, TDD, source control, and automated testing.
• Experience writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• You set a high bar for code quality, maintainability, and production readiness.

Nice to Have

• 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary range of $176,000 - $207,000.
• Long-term awards (equity) and annual bonus based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) match and health and wellness programs.
• Flexible time off policies for salaried employees.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Relocation support for eligible candidates.

This Senior Software Engineer remote role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact our members' financial futures. If you are passionate about technology and want to be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, apply today!