Senior Software Engineer - Java

Summary

Join Zepz, a leading global remittance company, and help build and support our platform used by customers worldwide. Collaborate with a team to design and architect complex, distributed systems at scale. Lead strategic technical initiatives and write high-quality, maintainable code. Define and drive architectural vision and strategy, owning delivery and ensuring scalability and uptime. Grow professionally by reviewing others' work and seeking feedback, while sharing your knowledge and experimenting with new tools. Contribute meaningfully to company goals and solve ambiguous problems.

Requirements

• Expertise in designing and architecting complex, distributed systems at scale
• Ability to analyze and optimize system performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks and architectural limitations
• Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries for data analysis and reporting
• A strong understanding of cloud infrastructure is a must for this role
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives to drive architectural improvements and strategic technology decisions, influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in designing and implementing comprehensive monitoring dashboards for system health and performance
• Ability to mentor and guide engineering teams on architectural principles and best practices, fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Comfortable building effective relationships with stakeholders outside of technology
• An open mind with respect to diversity and inclusivity. Our team (and customers) come from all over the world

Responsibilities

• Write great code: We understand code is read more than it’s written, better off tested and maintainability is a must
• Help shape what we build: You’ll be working closely with product owners, designers and other engineers to design and refine our work. We work as a team and your input is key
• Define and drive architectural vision and strategy: We are designing new platforms with long-term goals in mind and are also happy to improve with new technology capabilities
• Own delivery: We’re obsessed with shipping value; you’ll own work beyond a pull request. You’ll care about bugs, scalability, uptime and other non-functional requirements
• Grow together: You’ll review others' work and happily seek feedback on yours to ensure we build a better codebase and sharpen each other's skills
• Share your knowledge and points of view: We promote knowledge sharing across our teams and count on you to become an active member of one. Experiment with new tools, present your findings, shape our future standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Have worked at a scaling startup previously
• Have improved processes with the help of any new AI technologies

Benefits

• Unlimited Annual Leave: Feel free to make the most of your time off and maintain a healthy work-life balance!
• Private Medical Cover: ​​You can opt-in to a Private Medical Insurance scheme. This provides you with access to thorough medical coverage, so you can feel confident in your health and well-being
• Retirement: We offer pension schemes to help you plan for and secure your future
• Life Assurance: Life assurance is available to give you peace of mind and protect your loved ones in case of the unexpected
• Parental Leave: We offer competitive parental leave schemes to ensure you are spending as much quality time with your new bundle of joy as possible
• We are also remote-first as an organisation, offering flexibility for you to work where you need to be most productive