Software Engineer in Balam

About Company:

Balam is a leading fintech company revolutionizing cross-border payments in the America’s. We provide instant, reliable, and cost-effective remittance solutions, enabling seamless money transfers across the region for individuals and businesses.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a talented Fullstack Engineer to join our team. You’ll be working across the stack to develop both backend and frontend solutions, playing a critical role in building scalable products and services that enable seamless remittances. You will work closely with a team of engineers and a product manager to build, integrate, and deploy new features while ensuring a smooth, efficient development process.

• Frontend Development: Build user-facing applications using React and Angular, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience.
• No-code Tools: Utilize no-code tools like Bubble, n8n, and Retool to deliver rapid solutions and prototypes.
• API Integration: Work on integrating APIs within our AWS-based API gateway.
• Backend Development: Focus on backend development and cloud-based services, including AWS Lambdas, PostgreSQL DB, and API Gateway.
• DevOps and Deployment: Collaborate with the backend lead to manage deployments, oversee production environments, and maintain uptime.
• Feature Development: Deploy key features, including payment API integration with our WhatsApp front-end, enabling card payments through payment links, and facilitating cash payments.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a team of four engineers and a product manager to drive development and ensure product goals are met.

• Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in fullstack development with proficiency in React and Angular for frontend development and Python, Java, and JavaScript for backend development.
• Cloud Services: Experience working with AWS services, including Lambdas, PostgreSQL DB, and API Gateway.
• DevOps: Strong DevOps experience to manage deployments and production environments.
• No-code Tools: Experience with no-code platforms like Bubble and Retool to build rapid solutions.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, contribute to brainstorming, and handle problem-solving.

• Interest in early-stage startup culture with a passion for learning how to develop an international product and achieve product-market fit.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow into leadership roles.

• Flexible schedule with remote work and weekly in-office collaboration.
• Mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Performance bonuses tied to achieving revenue and growth targets.
• Equity in the company, giving you a stake in our success.
• Extra paid holidays and your birthday off.