Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Tala, a company on a mission to empower the financially underserved, as a Senior Software Engineer. You will build and expand Tala’s backend architecture to support new country launches, features, and a growing user base. As a leader, you will guide the team in creating a highly available, scalable, and reliable microservices platform. This role involves developing, testing, and deploying software solutions, designing backend systems, ensuring code quality, and creating technical documentation. You will also participate in problem-solving and potentially mentor junior engineers. Tala offers a remote-first work environment and a diverse, global team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Expertise in at least one of the following languages: Java, Scala, or Kotlin
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Experience with REST or gRPC APIs
• Proficiency in CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, sbt)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) and deploying services at the infra level

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software solutions using Java, Scala, or Kotlin
• Design and contribute to backend systems, making key architectural decisions
• Ensure code quality and consistency through best practices and code reviews
• Create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation
• Participate in problem-solving for production issues and contribute to continuous improvement
• Potentially mentor junior engineers

Benefits

Remote-first approach