Junior Software Engineer (Colombia)

About the Role:

We are looking for a Software Engineer who will assist us with the design, development, and installation of software solutions. Your duties will include development, writing code, and documenting functionality. You should be able to build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with coding standards and technical design.

About Sezzle:

Sezzle is a cutting-edge fintech company whose long-standing mission is to financially empower the next generation. Sezzle has built a payment platform that increases purchasing power for consumers by offering interest-free installment plans. This increase in purchasing power for consumers leads to increased sales and basket sizes for the numerous eCommerce merchants that currently work with Sezzle. 

Interview Process

We believe transparency is important at Sezzle. Regularly providing feedback while setting expectations is part of our culture starting with the interview process. Advancement through each step is not guaranteed.

• Application submitted (you are here)
• Cognitive test (12 min)
• Coding assessment (~1.5 hours)
• Potential English assessment
• Interview with recruiters (30 min)
• Interview with engineers (1 hour)
• Interview with engineering leadership (30-45 min)
• Offer!

Sezzle Technical Stack:

• Golang backend, React / React Native front-end
• Grafana / Loki / Prometheus metrics
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• Amazon Aurora (MySQL) RDS
• Gitlab CI/CD deployments
• Unit, Integration, and end-to-end testing

Responsibilities:

• Be an integral part of the software development lifecycle
• Work as an integrated team member developing new features
• Evaluate and deploy software tools, processes, and metrics
• Provide support and consulting on software systems usage
• Ensure compliance with project plans and industry standards

Ideal Skills and Experience:

• Experience working on single page web applications (SPA)
• Experience with backend API development
• Experience with relational database storage and retrieval
• Familiarity with software engineering tools, software development methodology, and release processes
• BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience

About You: 

• A+ character. We are team-first here at Sezzle. 
• A hard-working mentality. It’s early and there is still a lot to build. 
• An excellent communicator. 
• Act like an owner. You aren’t afraid to take on new responsibilities and you act like an owner in everything you do.
• A fun attitude. Life’s too short. We can have fun while we work hard on cool things. 
• Smarts. We need people that are smart enough to make decisions on their own and also smart enough to know when they need input from others.

Sezzle’s Technology Stack:

• Languages: Golang, Typescript, Python
• Frontend: Typescript - React and React Native
• Backend: Golang
• Database: MySQL, Postgres, Elasticsearch
• DevOps & Cloud: AWS, Kubernetes
• Version Control: Git
• CI/CD: Gitlab
• Testing: Developer-driven, focus on automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Sezzle is focused on using open source, and we build what we can before buying!

Equal Employment Opportunity: Sezzle Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. Sezzle recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our mission.

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