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Loan Engine is a funded SaaS startup building the AI-native operating system for non-bank lenders.
We're re-imagining how loans are originated, funded, and serviced with a modern fully containerised multi-tier architecture orchestrated by Kubernetes.
Primarily Golang based containers with Postgres as the RDBMS.
We're looking for Backend Engineer who wants to help design, build, and scale the platform from the ground up, and grow alongside the company as it expands.
What you'll do
Ship backend features and core services written in Go.
Scale our multi-tenant SaaS architecture on GKE with Cilium / service mesh.
Build our APIs for loan origination, funding, and servicing.
Be part of key technical decisions.
Work directly with the Founder and Lead Engineer on product direction and customer needs.
Help shape our engineering culture and practices as we build the team.
What we're looking for
At least 3 years of hands-on software engineering and cloud infrastructure experience.
At least 2 years working in a fast-paced team where customer needs were as important as the tech.
Strong Go + distributed systems background.
Will consider Rust, Java, C/C++ backgrounds.
Confident with Kubernetes, Postgres, and modern service meshes.
Experience building scalable APIs and event-driven systems.
Startup mindset: move fast, solve problems, own outcomes.
How we'll work together
Location: Auckland preferred.
What you'll get
ESOP participation – meaningful equity from day one.
A chance to build a vertical SaaS company from the ground up.
Direct impact on the success of a next-generation lending platform.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development and Financial Services
Location: Auckland, New ZealandSalary: NZ$60,000 - NZ$120,000
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