Junior Software Engineer with Accounting Background

About the role

Sezzle, a fintech company behind interest-free installment plans, is hiring a Junior Software Engineer with accounting experience. The role suits people who started in accounting and moved into engineering and want to use their domain knowledge to solve technical challenges in fintech. It is a full-time position in a fast-paced, growing team, with prospects for career advancement.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development and installation of software solutions, including writing code and documenting functionality.
• Build high-quality, innovative software in compliance with coding standards and technical design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain software for financial processes and develop new features.
• Use the accounting background to spot gaps and improve automation and reconciliation workflows.
• Evaluate and deploy software tools, processes and metrics, and provide support and consulting on software systems.
• Ensure compliance with project plans and industry standards.

Required profile

• Prior experience as an accountant or financial analyst.
• Solid understanding of financial operations such as reconciliation, reporting and compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with large language model tools such as Claude, and comfort using AI to boost productivity, research and communication.

Required skills

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, Go).
• Experience with backend API development and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with software engineering tools, development methodology and release processes.
• Technical stack used: Golang, TypeScript, React and React Native, AWS, Kubernetes, Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, GitLab CI/CD, and automated unit, integration and end-to-end testing.