Offer summary

Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience., Solid programming fundamentals with experience in Python., Familiarity with backend development concepts such as APIs, databases, and testing., Eagerness to learn cloud technologies, especially Google Cloud Platform..

Key responsibilities:

Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Python.

Contribute to financial infrastructure components like payment orchestration and transaction processing.

Participate in code reviews and engineering discussions to learn and grow.

Help monitor and improve system reliability, performance, and scalability.

Job description

About Us

Félix is a chat-based platform that enables Latinos in the US to send money home, pioneering remittance services via WhatsApp. We combine Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence to disrupt how remittances are done today and build the future of cross-border payments.

By joining Félix, you will be part of the most innovative company in the cross-border payment industry. We recently received investment from top VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe, and Latam, as well as we won Blockchain and AI innovation and application awards at the Wharton Business School. In 2024, Félix was selected as “Endeavour Entrepreneur” by the global network and was a recipient of the CrossTech Fintech Startups Award. You will be joining the journey to build a financial platform and become a companion to the Latino community in the United States!

We're obsessed with our customers, and we're building a product that truly empowers them. We are a team of extremely talented high performers, loyal to each other, and committed to providing a magical experience to all our users. We're all owners, driven by a shared vision to create sustainable value. We move with urgency and focus, always striving for excellence and exceeding expectations.

About The Role

We're looking for a driven and curious Junior Software Engineer to join our growing fintech team. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to help build and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable financial systems. This is a great opportunity to deepen your skills in Python development and cloud-native architecture using Google Cloud Platform (GCP), all while making a real impact on how people move money.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Python
Contribute to financial infrastructure components such as payment orchestration, risk evaluation, and transaction processing
Participate in code reviews and engineering discussions to learn and grow
Help monitor and improve system reliability, performance, and scalability
Write automated tests and assist in deploying services via CI/CD pipelines
Learn about GCP services and help implement best practices for cloud-native development
Collaborate across teams, including product, design, and operations

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Solid programming fundamentals and experience with Python (academic, personal, or internship projects welcome)
Familiarity with basic backend development concepts (APIs, databases, testing)
Eagerness to learn cloud technologies, especially Google Cloud Platform
Understanding of software development fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, version control)
Willingness to learn and take feedback constructively
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Clear communication and a collaborative mindset
These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.

Nice to Have

Exposure to fintech concepts like payments, fraud prevention, or data security
Experience with RESTful APIs and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)
Familiarity with Git, Docker, or CI/CD tools
Interest in scalable distributed systems and observability tools (e.g., logging, metrics)

Technology Stack:

We are technology agnostic and value candidates with diverse backgrounds. While familiarity with the following is helpful, your willingness to learn and adapt is paramount:

Front-end: React, HTTP, HTML/DOM, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX
Back-end: Python, Flask/FastAPI, REST APIs, Redis, SQL, gRPC
Cloud: Google Cloud services (Firestore, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Google Artifact Registry, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Cloud Composer, etc.)
Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Terraform, NewRelic, PagerDuty

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Initial stock options grant
Annual performance bonus
Health, dental, and vision plans
Remote work environment, although we have offices in Miami and México City and would love to work in hybrid model if you are up to it.
Continuous learning opportunities
Unlimited PTO
Paid parental leave
Empowering opportunities for growth in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Félix, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and termination.

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