Backend JVM Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Backend JVM Software Engineer (JVM): Designing and maintaining scalable backend solutions for a financial platform with an accent on lending services and instant payments. Focus on architecting resilient components, improving system performance, and integrating new features into the production environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to meet onsite in Colombia

Company

A leading Colombian fintech platform providing banking solutions and Buy Now, Pay Later services to millions of users.

What you will do

• Take end-to-end ownership of the software design, development, testing, and release process.
• Architect resilient and scalable components using a JVM stack (Java, Kotlin, Scala).
• Collaborate with designers and product owners to build seamless user transaction experiences.
• Develop comprehensive unit, component, and integration tests to ensure high system reliability.
• Contribute to Architecture Decision Records to propose new patterns and tools for the platform.
• Deploy features daily via CI/CD pipelines and participate in occasional on-call rotations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience with JVM-based technologies (Java, Kotlin, or Scala).
• Proficiency in Spring Boot and database management with SQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
• Strong experience with distributed systems such as SQS, RabbitMQ, or Kafka.
• Knowledge of containerization with Docker and orchestration via Kubernetes.
• Experience working in fintech or product-driven startup environments.
• Availability for an onsite interview in Colombia.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in reactive programming.
• Experience with advanced CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape a high-growth fintech company from the ground up.
• Competitive compensation package including meaningful equity ownership.
• Collaborative environment with a world-class international team.
• Culture of ownership, continuous learning, and high-impact delivery.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting professional and personal growth.

Hiring process

• People Interview: 30-minute introductory chat with a recruiter.
• Initial Interview: 45-minute technical discussion on CS concepts.
• Take-Home Challenge: Practical technical task (estimated 5 hours of work).
• Deep Dive Interview: 60-minute review of the take-home submission.
• Co-Founder Interview: Onsite meeting to discuss company vision and alignment.