Backend Engineer IC2

Addi; Colombia; Presencial; COP 40.000.000 - 60.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Equity opportunities

Professional growth support

Descripción de la vacante

Addi in Colombia is looking for a Backend Developer to take end-to-end ownership of software development. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and releasing software into production, while working closely with designers and product owners.

The ideal candidate should have proven experience with JVM technologies like Java, Kotlin, or Scala, and a strong understanding of building high-performance backend systems. Join Addi to help redefine financial solutions in Colombia and enjoy competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Formación

• 2 years of experience in backend development with JVM-based technologies.
• Strong understanding of delivering high-performance backend systems.
• Experience working in software development teams.

Responsabilidades

• Take ownership of software design, development, testing, and release.
• Collaborate with designers and product owners to build products.
• Develop unit/component/integration tests for feature reliability.
• Deploy new features to production daily using CI/CD pipeline.

Conocimientos

Java

Kotlin

Scala

Spring Boot

SQL

PostgreSQL

Redis

Automated testing

API design

Kafka

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Descripción del empleo

About Addi

We are a leading financial platform building the future of payments, shopping, and banking—a world where consumers and merchants transact effortlessly and grow together. We serve over 2 million customers and partner with more than 20 000 merchants, making Addi Colombia’s fastest‑growing marketplace. With a technology‑first approach, we provide banking solutions (deposits, payments, unsecured credit) and commerce services (e‑commerce, marketing), bridging the financial gap for millions and redefining how people experience financial freedom. As the country’s leading Buy Now, Pay Later provider, we have secured regulatory approval to operate as a bank and have 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, allowing us to transform Latin America’s financial ecosystem and shape the next generation of shopping, paying, and banking in Colombia.

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 end‑to‑end 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 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 knowledge and experience.
• Contribute to our Architecture Decision Records, proposing 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 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 (Java 11, Kotlin, Scala) and backend frameworks such as Spring Boot.
  • Proficiency in building and database management, including 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.
  • Delivers 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—redefine how people shop, pay, and bank in Colombia, breaking down financial barriers and empowering millions.
• Be part of something big from the ground up—help shape a company, influencing technology, strategy, culture, and values.
• Unparalleled growth opportunity—market is massive and we’re growing faster than most fintech lenders at our stage.
• Join a world‑class team—work alongside top‑tier talent in an environment where excellence, ownership, and collaboration are core.
• Competitive compensation & meaningful ownership—generous salary, equity, and benefits beyond the basics to support your growth.