About Us

Félix is a chat-based platform that enables Latinos in the US to send money abroad, 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 Felix 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. You will be joining the journey to build the financial platform and become the companion for all Latinos in the United States!

About the Role

As a member of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to make your mark on the core of technology. Félix is a company with a strong culture based on innovation and dynamism, all our collaborators have a high level of autonomy and we expect that every decision has a positive impact on our users. We base our actions on facts and we iterate our ideas to build robust solutions focused on constant feedback To be successful in this position, you must be dynamic, collaborative, and curious as we create new user experiences, improve existing products, and develop distributed systems that will empower millions of Latinos in the United States like no other company does at the moment.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement high-performance, scalable backend microservices in a dynamic environment.
• Design and manage infrastructure capable of handling millions of daily requests.
• Utilize web development technologies to build user-facing applications.
• Develop backend services using established industry standards and Google Cloud services.
• Foster the growth of junior developers through mentorship and best practice implementation.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across product and other business units.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build, ship, and iterate on software applications. We value creative thinkers who excel at delivering real-world solutions.
• Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures, as these concepts form the bedrock of our applications.
• Understanding of web services, including SOAP and REST APIs.
• Knowledge of architectural patterns like Hexagonal Architecture, Event Driven Architecture, A/B Testing, Feature Flags, and Gradual Rollouts.
• Passion for building products that make a positive impact on millions.
• A commitment to continuous learning and exploration of new technologies.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment, actively contributing ideas and opinions.
• Excellent prioritization skills.
• Curiosity and/or experience in Fintech (a plus).

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:

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

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Initial stock options grant.
• Annual bonus based on performance.
• Remote work environment.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 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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