Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Lobel Financial is a leading auto finance company with over 40 years of experience specializing in subprime lending solutions. We are committed to leveraging technology, data and AI-driven innovation to enhance underwriting, servicing, compliance, and dealer experience. As we continue to modernize our systems, we are seeking a highly skilled developer to join our growing technology team.

Position Overview

Lobel Financial is seeking an experienced Software Developer with strong expertise in JavaScript frameworks, HTML, CSS and PostgreSQL that are built and run on AWS. Significant hands-on experience working with Claude or similar AI platform is a must. This role will focus on building and integrating workflows across underwriting, servicing, compliance, and internal operations platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong full-stack engineering skills with practical experience implementing LLM-powered solutions in production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Node.js on the server, modern front-end library/frameworks React/Vue and HTML/CSS.
• Architect and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, indexing strategies, and performance tuning.
• Develop backend services and APIs to be consumed by external applications.
• Build and deploy AI-powered solutions leveraging Claude APIs.
• Develop automation tools to improve underwriting, funding, collections, compliance, and reporting workflows.
• Collaborate with business leaders to translate operational requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure code quality through peer review, automated testing, and adherence to development best practices.
• Participate in architectural planning and long-term technology strategy initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript framework or library Node.js, React, Vue or similar framework preferred.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, SCSS and CSS.
• Advanced experience with PostgreSQL, including performance optimization and data modeling.
• Significant hands-on experience implementing solutions using Claude (prompt engineering, API integration, workflow orchestration, and production deployment).
• Professional experience designing and securing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with distributed source code version control and project management tool GitHub.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and data protection.
• Experience building and deploying applications in AWS cloud.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, fintech, or auto finance.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with AWS building and deploying tools such as CDK and Copilot.
• Experience working with large datasets, data pipelines, or analytics tools.
• Familiarity with compliance-driven environments.
• Familiar with Docker build and CI/CD pipelines.

Work Environment

• Preferred: Full-time onsite in Anaheim, CA.
• Remote Option: Available for highly qualified candidates with required monthly travel to Anaheim for in-person collaboration and planning.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to build cutting-edge AI solutions in a rapidly evolving financial technology environment.
• High-impact role with visibility across executive leadership.