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Founded in 2019 by former Uber international growth team leads Kyle Miller and Stephen Hebson, Nelo offers credit cards, BNPL loans, bill payments, and its own marketplace - all under one app - designed from first principles for a mobile-first, real-time payments world.\nWith $100M in annual revenue, $1B in annualized GMV, and $140M+ raised in equity and debt, Nelo is one of the most capital-efficient consumer fintech companies in Latin America. The company is profitable - positive operating profit in both 2024 and 2025. 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You get handed a ticket, you write the code, you go home.\nThis isn’t that.\nYou are joining a company where the problems are getting harder, not easier. We are transitioning architectures while processing millions in transactions. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and trust, appealing to those who value independence and the ability to make decisions without constant oversight. You won't just be executing; you'll be building a solid foundation for your career with experiences that will prepare you for future opportunities.\nWhat You'll Do\nArchitect for Scale: You will design and ship backend systems that can handle our rapid growth without falling over. Larger projects and ambitious goals will help make the job more interesting.\n\nEvolve the Tech: You’ll lead the charge in moving us from a Kotlin monolith to smarter microservices. 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