Junior Software Engineer, Fintech — Impact & Growth

Sezzle LA; Mexico; Hybrid; MXN 287,000 - 766,000; Full time

Job summary

Sezzle is seeking a Junior Software Engineer with an accounting background to design, develop, and deploy software solutions in a fintech setting. You will work on automating reconciliation workflows and improving financial processes while collaborating with engineers across the stack.

The role blends accounting expertise with coding in languages like Python/Go, plus experience with MySQL/PostgreSQL and cloud-based environments. This position fosters growth within a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Experience as an accountant or financial analyst.
• Knowledge of reconciliation, reporting, and compliance.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language and databases like MySQL/PostgreSQL.
• Experience with backend API development and relational storage.
• Familiarity with AI tools to boost productivity.
• Degree in Accounting, CS, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial software processes.
• Contribute to software development lifecycle and feature development.
• Develop and document software solutions with a focus on automation and reconciliation.
• Evaluate tools, processes, and metrics for continuous improvement.
• Provide support and guidance on software systems usage.
• Ensure project plans and industry standards are followed.

Skills

Accounting background

Programming languages (Python/Java/Go)

MySQL/PostgreSQL

Backend API development

AI tools like Claude

Bachelor's degree (Accounting or CS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Computer Science

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Gitlab CI/CD

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Sezzle is seeking a Junior Software Engineer with an accounting background to design, develop, and deploy software solutions in a fintech setting. You will work on automating reconciliation workflows and improving financial processes while collaborating with engineers across the stack.

The role blends accounting expertise with coding in languages like Python/Go, plus experience with MySQL/PostgreSQL and cloud-based environments. This position fosters growth within a fast-paced team.