--- title: 'Senior Software Developer at Viamericas' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-developer-viamericas-medellin-0z1xrynm0vpp' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Senior Software Developer at Viamericas - **Company:** Viamericas - **Location:** Medellin, Colombia - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-03-31 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/viamericas/5d2ac200-ebdc-452f-b090-9b1867bfaa96 ## Job description Viamericas is a #1 ranked and licensed money transmitter offering international money transfer, bill payment, check processing and a variety of other services at thousands of agent locations across the United States, and 287,885 locations in 95 countries.  At Viamericas, our ultimate objective is to help immigrants succeed and improve their lives by providing the highest quality financial services.  We are always seeking TOP TALENT – experienced individuals who embrace our core values of respect, integrity, empathy and creativity. The person in this role will own the design and delivery of product features end-to-end and help drive architectural decisions across the stack. You will partner closely with product, UX, and business stakeholders to turn complex business problems into clean, maintainable software. We expect you to think like an owner, even at the developer level—anticipating risks and raising the bar on quality. Duties and responsibilities - Help lead the design and implementation of features across frontend (React) and backend (Python, Node.js) services. - Collaborate with product owners, UX, and business stakeholders to shape requirements and deliver iterative, high-quality solutions. - Own architectural decisions—evaluate trade-offs, document them, and guide the team toward scalable, maintainable patterns. - Champion code quality, including testing, refactoring, and observability. - Proactively identify and resolve technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and security risks. Information Security Responsibilities - Read, acknowledge, and comply with Viamericas Staff Information Security Policy via the Information Security training portal.  This should be done within 30 days of hire and repeated annually. - Attend periodic Information Security training provided by Viamericas. - Report any event that might be an Information Security Incident: clicked on a malicious link, downloaded, and opened a suspicious file, etc. - Protect from disclosure all sensitive information, credentials, and access to servers to which you have access. ## Qualifications - 10+ years of professional software development experience. - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - Professional proficiency in English required. - Strong proficiency in at least one frontend stack (React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS) and one backend stack (Python or Node.js). - Solid experience with SQL Server. - Experience with RESTful APIs and service-oriented or microservices architectures. - Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to both peers and leadership. - Experience working in Agile teams. - Cloud experience, preferably AWS. ## Nice to Have - FinTech industry exposure. - Experience building AI oriented chatbots - Experience mentoring developers or leading small teams. Working Conditions General office working conditions with a hybrid work schedule. ## About Viamericas ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Viamericas is a licensed money transmitter offering international money transfer, bill payment, check processing, and mobile top-up services through thousands of U.S. agent locations and a global network of over 100,000 payout points in more than 80 countries. - **Entity Type**: Private (no public funding rounds disclosed; appears bootstrapped or self-funded since 2000) - **Headquarters**: Coral Gables, Florida, United States - **Founded**: 2000 - **Founders**: Joseph Argilagos (Co‑Founder and Chairman of the Board) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Financial services / international remittances / payment processing - **Target customers**: B2C (individuals sending money to family and friends abroad) and B2B (agent locations, partners using the Vianex API platform) - **Mission or purpose**: “Connecting the world through money transfer” – helping families achieve their financial goals by providing affordable, reliable international payment services. ## Products & Services - **Viamericas (Agent Network)**: In‑person money transfer, bill payment, check processing, and mobile top‑up available at thousands of agent locations across the United States and over 100,000 payout locations in Latin America, Africa, India, the Philippines, and other countries. - **Vianex (Digital Platform)**: Online and mobile app allowing customers to send money 24/7 from the U.S. to numerous countries; includes secure login, transaction history, and rate locks. - **Vianex APIs**: A full set of APIs that enable partners to integrate directly into Viamericas’ network for remittance, bill pay, mobile top‑up, compliance, and more. - **ViaUniversity**: Online training platform for agents and employees covering FinCEN compliance, OFAC and KYC checks, and general payment services education. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metrics**: - Ranked **#1 remittance provider** by the Inter‑American Dialogue (source: corporate website) - **$600 billion** global remittance industry (referenced on site, not Viamericas’ revenue) - **100,000+ payout points** in 80+ countries - **Thousands of send agents** across all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly listed; the company has grown organically and is not known to have taken venture capital. - **Growth Signals**: - Expanding presence into Canada, Southeast Asia, and Africa - Operations centers in Mexico, Colombia, and the Philippines - Active hiring across multiple departments (Technology, Operations, Marketing, etc.) ## Competitive Advantages - **Extensive payout network**: Over 100,000 locations in 80+ countries, with strong density in Latin America, Africa, India, and the Philippines. - **One‑stop shop**: Combines money transfer, bill pay, check processing, and mobile top‑up in a single platform (both retail and digital). - **Compliance expertise**: In‑house regulatory team with deep knowledge of anti‑money laundering (AML) laws, OFAC sanctions, and state licensing – the company handles compliance training and tools for its agent network. - **API‑first approach**: The Vianex API set allows quick integration for partners, lowering the barrier to access Viamericas’ established network. ## Strategic Focus - **Digital transformation**: Accelerating adoption of the Vianex online/mobile channel and expanding API partnerships to reach new customer segments. - **Global expansion**: Penetrating new geographies, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Canada, while deepening coverage in core Latin American markets. - **Regulatory leadership**: Maintaining best‑in‑class compliance to sustain trust and enable faster entry into new jurisdictions. - **Talent development**: Investing in internal training (ViaUniversity) and promoting from within (e.g., CTO Esteban Bernal started as a DBA). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described by employees as a “huge family” that supports and encourages growth. (Source: careers page quote) - **Work policy**: Mix of on‑site, hybrid, and remote roles depending on location and function (e.g., Infrastructure Intern in Medellin is on‑site; Senior Marketing Data Analyst in Tijuana is hybrid; Senior Software Developer in Medellin is hybrid). - **Global offices**: Coral Gables (HQ), Los Angeles, Tijuana (Mexico), Medellin (Colombia), Manila (Philippines). - **Career growth**: Proven track record of internal promotions – the CTO rose from Database Administrator through IT Manager to Vice President and ultimately CTO. - **Training**: ViaUniversity provides ongoing compliance and professional development courses. - **Hiring transparency**: Company uses AI tools to assist with resume screening but states that final hiring decisions are made by humans. ## Sources 1. [corporate.viamericas.com](https://corporate.viamericas.com/) 2. [corporate.viamericas.com/careers/](https://corporate.viamericas.com/careers/) 3. [corporate.viamericas.com/about/](https://corporate.viamericas.com/about/) 4. [corporate.viamericas.com/management/](https://corporate.viamericas.com/management/) 5. 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