About Sezzle

With a mission to financially empower the next generation, Sezzle is revolutionizing the shopping experience beyond payments, blending cutting-edge tech with seamless, interest-free installment plans that make shopping smarter and more accessible.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Software Engineer with a unique blend of accounting experience who is best in class with a high IQ plus a high EQ. This role presents an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with abundant prospects for career advancement.

Interview Process

We believe transparency is important at Sezzle. Regularly providing feedback while setting expectations is part of our culture starting with the interview process.

• Application submitted (you are here)
• Wonderlic test (30-40 min)
• Coding assessment (~1.5 hours)
• Interview with recruiters (30 min)
• Interview with engineers (1 hour)
• Interview with engineering leadership (30-45 min)
• Offer!

Sezzle Technical Stack

• Golang backend, React / React Native front-end
• Grafana / Loki / Prometheus metrics
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• Amazon Aurora (MySQL) RDS
• Gitlab CI/CD deployments
• Unit, Integration, and end-to-end testing

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and maintain software solutions for financial processes.
• Be an integral part of the software development lifecycle.
• Work as an integrated team member developing new features.
• Leverage accounting background to identify gaps and improve automation and reconciliation workflows.
• Evaluate and deploy software tools, processes, and metrics.
• Provide support on software systems usage.
• Ensure compliance with project plans and industry standards.

What We Look For

• Prior experience as an accountant or financial analyst.
• Solid understanding of financial operations such as reconciliation, reporting, and compliance.
• Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go) and familiar with database systems like MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with backend API development.
• Familiarity with software engineering tools and development methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience working with Claude or equivalent large language model tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field.

What Makes Working At Sezzle Awesome

At Sezzle, we are more than just brilliant engineers and passionate data enthusiasts. Our culture is defined by the quality of individuals we hire, fostering an environment that prioritizes high standards and innovation.