Bogotá, Bogotá D.C. Hybrid Full-time

PayJoy is hiring a Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Write code primarily in PHP, JavaScript/Vue/AngularJS, HTML, and CSS.
  • Design, implement, test, debug, and deploy features and services based on product specifications.
  • Collaborate with the Product team to deliver code that meets business requirements.
  • Utilize and manage relational SQL databases.
  • Use SQL for Create, Retrieve, Update, and Delete operations (DDL and DML commands).
  • Design and implement database schema changes to support new features.
  • Understand the importance of customer data and handle sensitive information properly.
  • Build data-driven products.
  • Work with global engineering teams and partners to deliver products to international markets.
  • Design and implement tools to ensure remote teams can support partner needs.
  • Build APIs to deliver real-time data to partners.
  • Independently build or take ownership of feature sets.
  • Contribute to feature development across the full lifecycle from requirements to implementation, requirement changes, follow-up implementation, and bug fixes.
  • Help grow the engineering team by providing mentorship and documentation for new engineers.
  • Interview new candidates for the team.
  • Be willing to work in a collaborative environment.
  • Participate in code reviews as a key part of the job.
  • Collaborate with other engineers using practices such as pair programming and TDD.
  • Be willing to work in an Agile environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in financial technology services.
  • Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies: PHP, Java, JavaScript/Vue/AngularJS, HTML, CSS, SQL.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Being a team player, including review, pair programming, collaboration on tasks, and mentoring or being mentored.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP).
  • Exposure to omnichannel activation (email, push, SMS, in-product).
  • Interest in growing toward Staff or architecture responsibilities.
  • Experience in product-led or growth-driven companies.

Benefits

  • 100% company-funded health insurance for employees and immediate family members.
  • Life insurance.
  • Indefinite-term contract.
  • 20 days of vacation and 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.
Required Skills
PHPJavaHTMLCSSSQL
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Job Details
Location Bogotá, Bogotá D.C.
Work mode Hybrid
Employment Full-time
Department Product Development – Core Engineering
Category other
Posted 4 months ago
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About company
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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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