Backend Engineer IC2

Addi; Colombia; On-site; COP 104,803,493 - 174,672,489; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Equity in the company

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Cacheflow is seeking a Backend Developer to take ownership of software solutions and collaborate closely with teams to deliver impactful products. This role requires 2 years of experience in backend development using JVM technologies such as Java or Kotlin.

You will be a part of a growing team in Colombia, focusing on creating seamless financial services that empower millions. Enjoy a competitive salary, equity in the company, and ample opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in backend development with JVM technologies.
• Experience delivering scalable backend systems.
• Knowledge and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and own the software you design and develop.
• Work closely with engineers and product owners.
• Develop unit/integration tests to ensure software reliability.

Skills

Backend development with JVM technologies

Database management (SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis)

Automated testing

API design and implementation

Event-driven systems (Kafka)

CI/CD pipelines

Reactive programming

Containerization (Docker)

Job description

About the Role

This is where you come in. Below, you’ll find what this role is all about—the impact you’ll drive, the challenges you’ll tackle, and what it takes to thrive at Addi. If you’re ready to be part of something big, keep reading.

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 tests that guarantee the reliability of the features that you build.

• Review pull requests daily, transferring your knowledge to 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 daily 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 we’re looking for

• Proven software development experience

  • 2 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.

  • Knowledge of Kafka for handling event‑driven systems.

  • Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

  • Nice to have: Proficiency in reactive programming.

  • Nice to have: Knowledge in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

• 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.

  • Anticipates technical challenges and proposes effective backend solutions.

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 won’t just be an employee—you’ll be an owner.

• Unparalleled growth opportunity – The market we’re tackling is massive, and we’re growing faster than almost any fintech lender at our stage. If you’re looking for a high‑impact role in a company that’s 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 it—and we want you to be a part of it.

• Competitive compensation & meaningful ownership – We believe in rewarding our talent. You’ll receive a generous salary, equity in the company, and benefits that go beyond the basics to support your growth.