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PayJoy

Staff Software Engineer – Payments

PayJoy

. Lead the technical foundation, initially collaborating with the Money - Payments teams .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeBogotá • ColombiaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full stack development, system design, and cloud platforms, with a strong ability to mentor junior engineers and drive technical innovation. Proficient in problem-solving and collaboration across teams to achieve business and technical objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Full Stack DevelopmentCloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)System Design PrinciplesMentoring Junior EngineersRelational Databases

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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringProgramming Languages (Python)Distributed SystemsUI DevelopmentBackend Development
Soft Skills
Creative Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Cloud PlatformsRelational DatabasesMobile TechnologiesPayment Systems
Industry Keywords
FintechScalable SystemsTechnical LeadershipContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the technical foundation, initially collaborating with the Money - Payments teams
  • Drive innovation and make key technical decisions
  • Architect new solutions and implement patterns/frameworks for use by other engineers
  • Identify potential system-wide solutions and guide teams toward business and technical goals
  • Design scalable systems and build critical services
  • Solve technical challenges impacting growth
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers
  • Drive continuous improvement in the platform and processes
  • Influence cross-functional initiatives
  • Collaborate with other teams as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as computer science, software engineering, or a related field
  • 12+ years of experience as Software Engineer in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Strong expertise in fullstack development
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python or similar
  • Experience with relational databases
  • Strong expertise in full stack development and implementation of highly observable UI and backend components
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems and system design principles
  • Creative, flexible problem-solving abilities and critical thinking in ambiguous situations
  • Team participation including code review, pair programming, collaboration, mentoring, and being mentored
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Desirable experience with mobile technologies or mobile payment systems, fraud and identity aspects of fintech, and large-scale systems used by millions of users

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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