Entry Level Software Engineer Remote Jobs in Illinois

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas or take over sponsorship at this time.

About the Role:

At Enova we listen to our customers' needs, we believe the best answer wins, we believe in operating as owners, we hold ourselves accountable for results, and we believe Enova is a place for the best and brightest.

As a Software Engineer, you'll:

• Take ownership of core features within your application's lifecycle, delivering high-quality code from implementation to deployment.
• Collaborate with your team to identify and execute the best technical answers to complex problems.
• Propose creative ideas, learn from senior peers, and actively participate in code reviews.
• Work closely with product and engineering team members to understand and implement business requirements.
• Actively participate in the ongoing evolution of Enova's products and services.
• Work within multi-disciplined teams in an Agile environment.

Our most successful Software Engineers are adaptable, eager to learn, and able to tackle a variety of tasks—from writing clean backend services and debugging production issues to pairing with teammates to unblock complex tasks.

What you should have:

• 2+ years of professional experience building and deploying software using Java, Python, or Go, with TypeScript and React for frontend development.
• Strong understanding of SQL and database fundamentals, including schema design, indexes, migrations, and query optimization.
• Experience building API integrations and working within microservices or event-driven architectures.
• Interest in developing across the full stack, with experience building both frontend and backend applications.
• Strong coding, debugging, and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on clean, maintainable, and scalable solutions.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using AI tools to enhance software development workflows, with sound judgment in their application.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, with a passion for continuous learning and growth.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with testing practices and frameworks (unit, integration, etc.).
• Active contribution to multiple SDLC phases (development, testing, and release).
• Experience with Containers such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Basic familiarity with cloud platforms, specifically AWS.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Experience with non-relational databases and/or graph databases.
• Open-source contributions or a GitHub profile you’d like to share!

Compensation:

This position includes various levels within our career ladder. The actual annual salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, experience, and level assessed during the hiring process and may fall outside of the ranges shown. 

Budgeted annual salary ranges:

Software Engineer I: $68,000 - $90,000
Software Engineer II: $84,000 - $110,000

Additional compensation for this role may include a bonus. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in Company benefits, described in more detail here.

Benefits & Perks:

• Our hybrid roles require in-office work Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This schedule fosters collaboration, team connection, and strategic planning, enhancing communication and effectiveness to drive results.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
• 401(k) matching plus a roth option (U.S. Based employees only)
• PTO & paid holidays off
• Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
• Summer hours (for eligible roles)
• Paid parental leave
• DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day…Plus so much more!

About Enova

Enova International is a leading financial technology company that provides online financial services through our AI and machine learning-powered Colossus™platform. We serve non-prime consumers and businesses alike, while offering world-class technology and services to traditional banks—in order to create accessible credit for millions. 

Being a values-driven organization is at the core of Enova’s success. We live our values by listening to our customers, challenging assumptions, thinking big, setting high expectations, and hiring and developing the best. Through our values and our commitment to making Enova an awesome place to work, we maintain an environment of inclusion and culture where our employees can thrive. You can learn more about Enova’s values and culture here. 

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