Backend JVM Software Engineer
Backend JVM Software Engineer
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About Addi
We are a leading financial platform building the future of payments shopping and bankinga world where consumers and merchants can transact effortlessly grow together and where we create abundance and generate pride in them. Today we serve over 2 million customers and partner with more than 20000 merchants making Addi Colombias fastest-growing marketplace.
We provide banking solutions (deposits payments unsecured credit) and commerce services (e-commerce marketing) using state-of-the-art technology bridging the financial gap for millions and redefining how people experience financial freedom. As the countrys leading Buy Now Pay Later provider we have secured regulatory approval to operate as a bank unlocking even greater opportunities for our the past year we have also achieved profitability reinforcing the strength of our business model and our ability to scale sustainably.
Our mission has earned the trust of world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz Architect Capital GIC Goldman Sachs Greycroft Monashees Notable Capital Quona Capital Union Square Ventures Victory Park Capital and more who back our vision for the future. With their support we are not just growingwe are transforming Latin Americas financial ecosystem and shaping the next generation to shop pay and bank in Colombia.
But what truly sets us apart is how we build. We are a conscious company driven by deep experience in scaling technology services and products and we live by our values every day.
About the Role
This is where you come in. Below youll find what this role is all aboutthe impact youll drive the challenges youll tackle and what it takes to thrive at Addi. If youre ready to be part of something big keep reading.
Whats the mission youll drive
The backend software engineer will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining scalable and reliable solutions that support our both our business and technical objectives. Specifically they will work within the Lending team which is responsible for ensuring users can successfully make purchases through any of our journeys using our instant payments product or any of our lending ones. Over the next 12 months this engineer will collaborate with product business and other engineering teams teams to integrate new features improve system performance and enhance the reliability of the services that enable seamless user transactions.
What you will do
Take e2e ownership and operate the software that you design develop test and release into production.
Work closely with designers engineers and product owners to build great products and experiences for our clients and allies.
Architect resilient and scalable components leveraging our architectural styles and patterns.
Develop new features using our JVM stack.
Develop unit/component/integration/automation tests that guarantee the reliability of the features that you build.
Review pull requests on a daily basis transferring your knowledge with your team.
Receive mentorship from everyone on the team - from more experienced members to junior folks who are just starting.
Deploy new features to production on a daily basis using our CI/CD pipeline.
Be on call occasionally. We rotate to distribute our knowledge and experience.
Contribute to our Architecture Decision Records where you will be able to propose new techniques patterns and tools for our evolving platform.
What were looking for
Proven software development experience
5 years of experience in backend development specifically with JVM-based technologies such as Java Kotlin or Scala.
Proven track record of delivering scalable high-performance backend systems in a production environment.
Experience working in software development teams contributing to sprints standups and retrospectives.
Strong Technical Proficiency
Hands-on experience with backend languages (e.g. Java 11 Kotlin Scala) and backend frameworks such as Spring Boot
Proficiency in building and database management like SQL (must) PostgreSQL and Redis.
Strong experience with automated testing
Strong ability to design implement and maintain scalable and secure APIs.
Proven experience with distributed system like SQS or RabbitMQ
Knowledge in Kafka for handling event-driven systems
Knowledge in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Nice to have: Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
Nice to have: Proficiency in reactive programming
Adaptability and resilience in dynamic startup - product environments:
Outstanding ability to thrive in a fast-paced constantly changing environment balancing immediate results with long-term strategic planning.
Strong business acumen
Deep understanding of business goals and how technical solutions align with and drive these objectives.
Ability to prioritize work effectively to deliver the highest impact for users and stakeholders.
ideally experience in fintech or product companies
Outstanding cross functional collaboration
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with product managers and designers to align technical solutions with user needs and business strategy.
Demonstrates exceptional initiative
Takes responsibility for delivering impactful projects end-to-end from conception to post-deployment support.
Deliver high-quality creative solutions at lightning speed.
Anticipated technical challenges and proposed effective backend solutions
AI and Technical Innovation
Continuously learns and applies emerging AI technologies to accelerate development enhance technical investigation and creatively solve problems.
Shares insights about AI tools and practices with the team encouraging thoughtful experimentation and incremental adoption to improve workflows and helps foster a culture of innovation.
Why join us
Work on a problem that truly matters We are redefining how people shop pay and bank in Colombia breaking down financial barriers and empowering millions. Your work will directly impact customers lives by creating more accessible seamless and fair financial services.
Be part of something big from the ground up This is your chance to help shape a company influencing everything from our technology and strategy to our culture and values. You wont just be an employeeyoull be an owner
Unparalleled growth opportunity The market were tackling is massive and were growing faster than almost any fintech lender at our stage. If youre looking for a high-impact role in a company thats scaling fast this is it.
Join a world-class team Work alongside top-tier talent from around the world in an environment where excellence ownership and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. We care deeply about what we build and how we build itand we want you to be a part of it.
Competitive compensation & meaningful ownership We believe in rewarding our talent. Youll receive a generous salary equity in the company and benefits that go beyond the basics to support your growth.
How the hiring process looks like
We believe in a fast transparent and engaging hiring experience that allows both you and us to determine if theres a great fit. Heres what our process looks like:
Step 1: People Interview (30 min)
Meet with our recruiter for a 30-minute video chat. We will get to know you better understand what youre looking for and answer any questions you might have about ADDI.
Step 2: Initial Interview (45 min)
Meet with one backend software engineer for a 45-minute video chat interview. Here we will ask you questions about your technical background and basic computer science concepts. You will be able to ask any questions about the culture and how we work at ADDI.
Step 3: Take Home Challenge (1 week)
Complete a simple take-home challenge within a 1-week window. With this technical challenge we want to see your technical expertise solving a real-world problem. We expect that you invest 5 hours or less in developing a working solution.
Step 4: Deep Dive Interview (60 min)
Meet with a backend software engineer and the engineering manager for a 45-minute chat to talk about your take-home exercise submission and any questions you might have.
Step 5: Co-Founder Interview (30 min)
Meet onsite with one of our founders for a 30-minute chat to talk about the vision of the company what we are building and how you will contribute to our product.
We value efficiency and respect for your time so we aim to complete the process as quickly as possible. Our goal is to make this experience insightful and exciting for you just as much as it is for us. Regardless of the outcome we are committed to always providing feedback ensuring that you walk away with valuable insights from your experience with us.
Employment Type
Full-Time
