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Full Stack Engineer (Internal Tools & Payments)

Zepz

South AfricaRemoteJobNo compensation foundPosted 1w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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Job overview

Zepz is hiring a Full Stack Engineer (Internal Tools & Payments). Zepz seeks a mission‑driven Full Stack Engineer to build internal tools and dashboards for its Payments team, turning complex data into actionable workflows while ensuring data integrity, speed, and a user‑first experience across a remote‑first, globally distributed organization.

Key focus areas include Build the Control Center using Retool and JavaScript to create internal tools and dashboards., Contribute to and maintain APIs and backend logic in Java and Python for transaction lifecycles., and Partner with peers to ensure secure, efficient data flow from core services to internal interfaces..

Important skills include Data Integrity, Systems Thinking, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Java, and JavaScript. Preferred (not required): Python, PostgreSQL, API, and User-First Mindset.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data IntegritySystems ThinkingCollaborationProblem SolvingJavaPythonJavaScriptRetoolSQLPostgreSQLAPIUser-First MindsetPragmatismCollaborative SpiritFinTech Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Join Zepz: Breaking Down Borders, Together

Our Meaningful Mission At Zepz, we're all about breaking down barriers for our customers and our teammates. Our purpose is deeply personal, we provide a lifeline and deliver opportunities to cross-border communities that need it most through cutting edge finance and tech. Zepz is the power behind WorldRemit and Sendwave , driven by the mission to celebrate the incredible impact migrants have, both at home and abroad. We're not just moving money; we're building a world that truly recognizes and supports global connections.

Who You'll Be Joining We look for mission-driven builders who thrive in a fast-paced environment connected to a true purpose. We’re an always developing team of experts that enjoy problem solving and bring clarity to tough challenges. At Zepz, we are Relentless Learners , always seeking feedback, and Responsible Owners , treating company resources like your own. We depend on Transparent Communicators who keep the team aligned through open, honest talk.

Our Core Commitments — What We Live By Our vibrant and truly diverse culture is built on three core commitments, that guide how we work and interact: Integrity: We always do the right thing. It’s simple, but it’s the foundation of everything we build for our customers and each other. Outcomes: We work for our customers. Their success and prosperity are the results we focus on delivering. Velocity: We are fast! We maintain high energy levels and make smart decisions quickly, keeping us nimble and ahead of the curve. Perks of Joining Our Team We believe in empowering colleagues because we genuinely trust our team. Our culture is founded on this high trust, which naturally encourages the high ownership that drives us to meet our shared high expectations and deliver high performance Our remote-first culture means you have the flexibility to work in your employing country wherever you feel the most focused and productive. This freedom comes with wonderful tailored, location-specific perks designed to support your whole life, not just your work. Think unlimited annual leave , great healthcare benefits, and employee discounts. We want you to thrive and focus entirely on making your biggest impact! In turn, we expect you to bring high ownership and commitment to your work. This is a place where we value trust and high performance, and we'll provide the environment and support needed for you to excel

About the role and team Our Engineering team is growing! We are looking for a versatile Full Stack Engineer who loves building robust systems and seeing them come to life through functional, high-impact user interfaces.

As part of the Payments Team, you’ll build the “Mission Control” that powers our global money movement. You will bridge the gap between complex backend logic (Java/Python) and real-world results using JavaScript and Retool. This is the perfect role for an engineer who wants to own problems end-to-end: from the database to the UI that catches a payment anomaly and empowers our operations teams to move faster.

What You’ll Do Build the "Control Center": Use Retool and JavaScript to create powerful internal tools and dashboards that turn complex data into actionable workflows for operators worldwide.

Power the Platform: Contribute to and maintain the APIs and backend logic (Java/Python) that drive transaction lifecycles.

Architect Data Flow: Partner with peers to ensure data moves securely and efficiently from core services to our internal interfaces, maintaining high standards for data integrity and speed.

Embrace Modern Dev: Leverage agentic development and pragmatic tools to accelerate how we build, iterate, and automate complex payment workflows.

Solve Real Problems: Troubleshoot system bottlenecks and build smarter tools that help our teams catch issues and move payments faster.

What You Bring to the Table A "User-First" Mindset: You are passionate about building experiences that solve real-world headaches for your colleagues and customers.

Full Stack Curiosity: Whether your "home base" is Java/SQL or JavaScript/UI , you aren't afraid to dive into the other side of the stack to get a feature across the finish line.

Pragmatism: You believe "Done is Better than Perfect." You know when to write a perfect abstraction and when to use Retool to ship a working tool today.

Systems Thinking: You don’t just "map data"; you want to understand the business logic of how money moves and how to handle it gracefully when things go wrong.

Collaborative Spirit: You enjoy talking through ideas with Product Managers and Ops teams to find the best path forward.

Bonus Points FinTech Experience: You’ve worked in environments where data integrity is mission-critical.

Tooling Expertise: Experience with Retool or building internal-facing applications.

Deep Data: An interest in Postgres or experience with data schemas.

If you want to join us in our journey to help break barriers in financial access and improve lives globally, there's no better place or time to join.

Our global team of 800+ people is spread across six continents. We aspire to hire the best mix of people from former Olympians to YouTube influencers and we speak over twenty languages. This incredible diversity isn't a bonus; it's the engine that lets us serve the world.

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