Senior Software Engineer – Payments

PayJoy

Software Engineer developing unique locking technology for credit products in emerging markets, collaborating on app design and API integrations.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeBogotá • 🇨🇴 ColombiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing scalable backend applications using Python, along with proficiency in frontend development with Vue.js. Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and modern development practices is essential.

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Python Backend DevelopmentVue.js Frontend DevelopmentRESTful API DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureDatabase Management

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Hard Skills

Software Engineering PrinciplesDesign PatternsBackend Application DevelopmentRelational DatabasesSchema DesignQuery OptimizationPerformance TuningAutomated TestingTest-Driven DevelopmentCode Reviews

Tools & Technologies

GitDockerKubernetes

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

Scalable Backend ServicesDistributed SystemsService-Oriented ArchitecturesAPI Integrations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsDockerJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesMySQLPostgresPythonSQLVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Software Engineer is responsible for developing our unique locking technology that combines our proprietary “secret sauce” and the effective use of data to give users credit-based products in emerging markets, as well as focused on world-class app design, web frontend and backend, and partner API integrations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer.
Strong proficiency in software engineering principles, design patterns, and modern development practices.
Strong experience developing backend applications using Python.
Experience building scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
Strong experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar SQL databases, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
Experience developing frontend applications using Vue.js and modern JavaScript.
Experience designing and implementing microservices and service-oriented architectures.
Experience integrating internal and third-party APIs.
Proficiency with Git for version control.
Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with automated testing, test-driven development (TDD), and code reviews.
Experience documenting software functionality and reviewing the work of other engineers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer.
Strong experience with Django, PostgreSQL, Vue.js, REST APIs, and microservices.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with automated testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and code reviews.
Experience building scalable, high-performance applications and working with distributed systems.
Experience in Payments, FinTech, or other high-volume transactional environments is highly desirable.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment.