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Backend Software Engineer

KoalafiRichmond, Virginia, United States | Arlington, Virginia, United StatesOnsite
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At Koalafi, we believe in a world where no one has to put an important purchase on hold. That’s why we’re making it easier for more people to pay for big purchases over time.
Over 17,000 retailers rely on us to match their customers to a payment plan clearly and quickly, all while reflecting well on their brand. Their 2M+ customers love us because we provide a flexible way for them to make payments, and give them an opportunity to improve their credit. Our 200+ Koalafi teammates enjoy inspiring and challenging work that accelerates their careers.Interested in learning more about how we’re transforming the financing experience and joining our team?

What You'll Do:


This position will help build the primary customer interface points for Koalafi, focusing on our back-end systems. You’ll develop in the latest technologies and help us build a robust set of APIs that are not just functional, but a joy to use. You’ll get a chance to collaborate cross functionally and interact directly with customers.  You’ll work on mission-critical systems that have a direct impact on the business. We are building out a microservice-based approach to our new system, leveraging GoLang, Postgres, and Kubernetes (among other tools) within AWS.

These services will work with our existing services that are still a part of our core business and are updated regularly.If you are a strong engineer with a foundation in GoLang and have built enterprise-grade microservices, we’d love to hear from you.

Position


& Title


Position and leveling to be determined based on candidate experience and qualifications.

About You 


  • Four-year college degree in Computer Science/Engineering or Information Systems required.  
  • 2+ years of experience with GoLang (preferred)
  • 2+ years hands-on experience designing and developing enterprise applications
  • Knowledge of GoLang is a must
  • Experience in microservice architecture and API development (GraphQL or REST)
  • Experience working on eCommerce projects or platforms, with a solid understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of online retail environments
  • Knowledge of architecting and delivering applications in AWS
  • Skilled at performing research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products. 
  • Knowledge of scrum/agile software development process. 
  • Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities. 
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Comfortable working with external partners and stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Why choose Koalafi:

A career at Koalafi means opportunities to tackle exciting challenges every single day. We take pride in a culture of innovation, trust, and ownership. You'll get outside your comfort zone, build meaningful relationships, and most of all, take charge of projects that ultimately help people get the things they need most.

Who we are & what we value: 


  • We focus on what’s most important
  • We set clear expectations and deliver
  • We embrace challenges to reach our full potential
  • We ask, “How can this be better?”
  • We move fast together

Benefits:


At Koalafi, you will have a direct impact on our products and help shape the company’s success. We offer competitive compensation & benefits packages to keep you at your best:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 20 PTO days + 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement with company matching
  • Student Loan & Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Commuter assistance
  • Parental leave (maternal + paternal)
  • Inclusion and Associate Engagement Programs

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Life at Koalafi

At Koalafi, we understand that big dreams start with simple transactions. That’s why we built the first nationwide platform that makes it possible for merchants to offer all of their customers, whether they have excellent or no credit, a wide range of pay-over-time plans through a single application. With the help of Koalafi’s advanced technology and analytics, delightful experiences, and world-class support, thousands of merchants nationwide have grown their businesses, and more of their customers can finally dream bigger.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Set clear expectations and deliver- Embrace challenges to reach full potential- Ask "How can this be better?"- Move fast together- Collaborative teamwork- Innovation and creativity- Continuous learning and improvement- Open communication- Respect for diversity- Customer focus
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