Bogota or Mexico City

PayJoy is hiring a Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

Payjoy is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build the technology behind our unique cell phone-locking system and data-driven risk models. You will develop software solutions for our financial products, internal tools, and partner API integrations, writing clean and functional code to create a great user experience.

What You'll Do

  • Build and maintain user-friendly software applications and solutions using front-end and back-end technologies.
  • Work with development teams and product managers to develop software solutions.
  • Collaborate on the client-side and server-side architecture.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and debug software issues, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and technologies to drive continuous improvement in software development processes.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in full stack software development, project management, and in-depth knowledge of programming languages and databases as well as unit testing.
  • Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies, Javascript and SQL.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Being a team player, that includes review, pair programming, collaboration in one task, mentoring or being mentored.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with the Vue.js framework or React.
  • Experience with PHP, Python or native Android development.
  • Experience with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP).
  • Exposure to omnichannel activation (email, push, SMS, in-product).
  • Interest in growing toward Staff / architecture responsibilities.
  • Experience in product-led or growth-driven companies.

Technical Stack

  • Javascript
  • SQL
  • Vue.js
  • React
  • PHP
  • Python
  • Android

Benefits & Compensation

  • 100% Company-funded Health for employees and immediate family members
  • Life Insurance
  • Indefinite-term contract
  • 20 days of vacations, unlimited sick leave
  • $2,000 USD annual Co-working Travel perk
  • $2,000 USD annual Professional Development perk
  • Phone finance, headphone benefit, home office equipment allowance and wellness perks
  • Catered lunches

PayJoy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills
JavascriptSQLVue.jsReactPHPPythonAndroidfull stack software developmentproject managementunit testfront-endback-end JavascriptSQLVue.jsReactPHPPythonAndroidfull stack software developmentproject managementunit testfront-endback-end
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PayJoy
PayJoy is a mission-first credit provider dedicated to helping under-served customers in emerging markets to achieve financial stability and success. Our patented technology for secured credit provides an on-ramp for new customers to enter the credit system. Through PayJoy’s point-of-sale financing and card offerings, customers gain access to a modern quality of life. PayJoy’s credit also allows our customers to seize opportunities as micro-entrepreneurs, and acts as insurance for tough times. Through our cutting-edge machine learning, data science, and anti-fraud AI, we have served over 18 million customers as of 2025 while achieving solid profitability for sustainable growth.
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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category fullstack
Posted 2 months ago