Backend Engineer IC2

Addi; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Ownership in the company

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Addi, a leading fintech platform, is expanding its engineering team in Colombia. You will own the software you build from design through production, collaborating with designers, engineers, and product owners to craft scalable products for merchants and customers.

You’ll work on the JVM stack, contribute tests, and ship new features daily using our CI/CD pipeline. Ideal candidates show proven software development experience, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to thrive in a

Qualifications

• Proven software development experience across the full software lifecycle.
• Strong technical proficiency and ability to design scalable services.
• Adaptability in a dynamic startup environment and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of software you design, develop, test and release.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and product owners to deliver great products.
• Architect resilient, scalable components using our patterns.
• Develop features on the JVM stack and write tests for reliability.
• Review PRs daily and mentor teammates, including juniors.
• Deploy new features to production daily via CI/CD.
• Be on call occasionally and share knowledge across the team.
• Contribute to Architecture Decision Records with new ideas.

Skills

Software development

Java / JVM stack

Architecture & design

CI/CD practices

On-call / incident handling

Job description

About Addi

We are a leading financial platform, building the future of payments, shopping, and banking—a world where consumers and merchants can transact effortlessly and grow together. Today, we serve over 2 million customers and partner with more than 20,000 merchants, making Addi Colombia’s fastest-growing marketplace.

With a state-of-the-­art, 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, unlocking even greater opportunities for our customers. In the past year, we have also 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, including Andreessen Horowitz, Architect Capital, GIC, Goldman Sachs, Greycroft, Monashees, Notable Capital, Quona Capital, Union Square Ventures, Victory Park Capital, and more, who back our vision for the future. With their support, we are not just growing—we are transforming Latin America’s financial ecosystem and shaping the next generation to shop, pay, and bank in Colombia.

But what truly sets us apart is how we build. We are a conscious company, driven by deep experience in scaling technology, services and products, and we live byour values every day.

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

• Strong Technical Proficiency

• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic startup - product environments:

• Strong business acumen

• Outstanding cross‑functional collaboration

• Demonstrates exceptional initiative

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.