Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer 

(Draper, Utah, In-Office)

ABOUT UPBOUND

Upbound Group, Inc. (effective February 27, 2023: NASDAQ: UPBD) is an omni-channel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such asAcima,Rent-A-Center,and Brigitthat facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital retail channels, including over 2,400 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico.Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Software EngineerinUpbound’sengineering department, specializing in Ruby on Rails and Typescript/React.js/NodeJs, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, andmaintainingour software platforms and services. You will be the technical guide on a team of talented engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributing to the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.

• Architecting and implementing robust, scalable, and well-documented solutions using Ruby on Rails for backend APIs and Typescript/React.js for frontend clients. 

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including delivery managers, product managers, designers, other engineers, as well as leadership to define and deliver new features and enhancements in an agile scrum environment. 

• Mentoring and guiding junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Ensuring code qualitywiththorough code reviews, testing, and using best practices and standards.

• Identifyingand addressing performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.

• Stayingcurrentwith emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience in the industry. 

• Extensive experience in software development, with a focus on Typescript/React.js/Node.Js

• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.

• Experience with test driven development.

• Proficiencyin front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React.js.

• Expertisein back-end development with Ruby on Rails, including RESTful API design and implementation.

• Experience with database design and management (SQL and NoSQL).

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity withmicroservicesarchitecture.

• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Strong communicationand collaboration skills.

• Willingness to learn new languages and technologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the fintech industry or experience working with financial applications.

• Experience with Kafka, TypeScript, Express.js, andMonorepos.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation 

• Full health benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision 

• 401(k) match, (5%/4%) 

• DTO (discretionary time off) 

• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution 

• College tuition reimbursement program (STEM degrees) 

• Unlimited use of LinkedIn Learning 

• On-site gym and showers

• Free car charging and covered parking

SPONSORSHIP

Applicants mustbe authorized towork for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visaat this time.

Join us at the forefront of digital innovation, where your work will directlyimpactthe future of financial accessibility and consumer experiences across retail,e‑commerce, and fintech.

Upbound/Acima/Brigit are equal opportunity employers committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to actual or perceived race.