Senior Software Engineer with Accounting Experience (LATAM)

                This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer with Accounting Experience in Latin America.

This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge finance and technology by leveraging your accounting expertise within a fast-paced software engineering environment. The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and optimize systems that streamline financial processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and automate reconciliation workflows. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Accounting and Finance, to ensure enterprise-grade software solutions meet regulatory standards and operational needs. This position requires both technical depth and financial domain knowledge, with the chance to mentor engineers, shape technical strategy, and lead impactful projects. You will contribute to building robust, scalable systems while driving innovation and operational excellence.

- Accountabilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain software solutions for financial reporting, reconciliation, and automation workflows.
- Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and other teams to ensure accurate and efficient financial processes.
- Participate fully in the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
- Build and optimize new features, APIs, and automation solutions using languages such as Go, Python, and SQL.
- Develop distributed architectures, ensuring system consistency and scalability.
- Collect and analyze metrics to improve product performance and quality continuously.
- Mentor and guide engineering teammates, fostering technical growth and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, coding standards, and industry best practices.
- Requirements:
- 7+ years of full-stack software engineering experience with proven impact.
- Background in accounting or finance, with experience in reconciliation, reporting, and compliance processes.
- Strong programming skills in Go, Python, Java, or similar languages.
- Experience with database systems such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with containerized micro-service architecture deployed on Kubernetes and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
- Proficient in software engineering tools, CI/CD pipelines, and observability platforms.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent work experience accepted.
- Experience working in fintech or financial institutions is a plus.
- Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of $5,000 – $9,500 USD per month (gross).
- Remote-first work with flexibility to work from home or preferred location within Latin America.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, innovative fintech environment.
- Professional growth through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and diverse team culture.
- Access to advanced software development tools and technologies.
- Contribution to impactful financial products that reach a wide user base.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.