Junior Software Engineer - Fintech with Accounting Background

Sezzle; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work

Job summary

Sezzle is seeking a Junior Software Engineer with an accounting background to design, develop, and maintain software solutions for financial processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the software development lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring programming experience (Python/Java/Go), knowledge of databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and familiarity with AI tools to boost productivity and accuracy. Remote-friendly fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CS, or related field.
• Prior accountant/financial analyst experience is required.
• Proficient in at least one programming language and databases.
• Experience with backend API development.
• Familiar with AI tools and software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software solutions for financial processes.
• Be an integral part of the software development lifecycle.
• Develop new features as part of an integrated team.
• Leverage accounting background to improve automation and reconciliation workflows.
• Evaluate and deploy software tools, processes, and metrics.
• Provide support and consulting on software systems usage.
• Ensure compliance with project plans and industry standards.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

SQL databases

Backend API development

AI tools (Claude)

Accounting background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CS, or related field

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Sezzle is seeking a Junior Software Engineer with an accounting background to design, develop, and maintain software solutions for financial processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the software development lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring programming experience (Python/Java/Go), knowledge of databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and familiarity with AI tools to boost productivity and accuracy. Remote-friendly fintech environment.