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Today, we serve over 3.6 million customers and partner with more than 55,000 merchants, making Addi Colombia’s fastest-growing marketplace.\nWith 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.\nOur 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.\nBut 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.\n\nAbout the Role\nThis 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.\nWhat you will do\nTake e2e ownership and operate the software that you design, develop, test and release into production.\n\nWork closely with designers, engineers, and product owners to build great products and experiences for our clients and allies.\n\nArchitect resilient and scalable components leveraging our architectural styles and patterns.\n\nDevelop new features using our JVM stack.\n\nDevelop unit/component/integration tests that guarantee the reliability of the features that you build.\n\nReview pull requests daily, transferring your knowledge to your team.\n\nReceive mentorship from everyone on the team - from more experienced members to junior folks who are just starting.\n\nDeploy new features to production daily using our CI/CD pipeline.\n\nBe on call occasionally. We rotate to distribute our knowledge and experience.\n\nContribute to our Architecture Decision Records, where you will be able to propose new techniques, patterns, and tools for our evolving platform.\n\nWhat we’re looking for\nProven software development experience\n2 years of experience in backend development, specifically with JVM-based technologies such as Java, Kotlin, or Scala.\n\nProven track record of delivering scalable, high-performance backend systems in a production environment.\n\nExperience working in software development teams, contributing to sprints, standups, and retrospectives.\n\nStrong Technical Proficiency\nHands-on experience with backend languages (e.g., Java 11, Kotlin, Scala) and backend frameworks such as Spring Boot\n\nProficiency in building and database management, like SQL (must), PostgreSQL ,and Redis.\n\nStrong experience with automated testing\n\nStrong ability to design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure APIs.\n\nKnowledge of Kafka for handling event-driven systems\n\nProficiency in CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.\n\nNice to have: Proficiency in reactive programming\n\nNice to have: Knowledge in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).\n\nAdaptability and resilience in dynamic startup - product environments:\nOutstanding ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment, balancing immediate results with long-term strategic planning.\n\nStrong business acumen\nDeep understanding of business goals and how technical solutions align with and drive these objectives.\n\nAbility to prioritize work effectively to deliver the highest impact for users and stakeholders.\n\nIdeally, experience in fintech or product companies\n\nOutstanding cross-functional collaboration\nProven ability to collaborate effectively with product managers and designers to align technical solutions with user needs and business strategy.\n\nDemonstrates exceptional initiative\nTakes responsibility for delivering impactful projects end-to-end, from conception to post-deployment support.\n\nDeliver high-quality, creative solutions at lightning speed.\n\nAnticipated technical challenges and proposed effective backend solutions\n\nWhy join us?\nWork 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.\n\nBe 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\n\nUnparalleled 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.\n\nJoin 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.\n\nCompetitive 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.\n\nHow the hiring process looks like\nWe believe in a fast, transparent, and engaging hiring experience that allows both you and us to determine if there's a great fit. Here’s what our process looks like:\nStep 1: People Interview (30 min) A conversation with a recruiter to get to know you, your experience, and what you're looking for. We’ll also share more about Addi, our culture, and the role.\n\nStep 2: Initial Interview (60 min) In this stage, we’ll dive deeper into your technical background and problem-solving approach. You’ll discuss how you apply good engineering practices, handle feedback, and reason through real challenges as part of a collaborative team.\n\nStep 3: Technical Challenge (6 Days) You’ll receive a take-home challenge designed to understand how you think and code. We’ll be looking for clean, well-documented, and functional work that demonstrates good practices, testing, and clear reasoning behind your decisions.\n\nStep 4: On-site Interview (60 min)\nYou’ll present your take-home exercise and walk us through your implementation. We’ll discuss your design choices, testing, and error handling, while also exploring how you communicate your ideas and respond to feedback in real time.\n\nStep 5: Co-Founder Interview (30 min)\nIn this final stage, you’ll meet a member of our leadership team to talk about Addi’s values, culture, and mission. It’s an opportunity to ensure that our goals and vision align, and that this role feels like the right next step for you.\n\nWe value efficiency and respect for your time, so we aim to complete the process as quickly as possible. Our goal is to make this experience insightful and exciting for you, just as much as it is for us. 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