Job Opportunity // Backend engineer with Tala

Tala is looking to hire a Backend Engineer to design and implement core components of our financial platform and scale it to serve millions of users across the world.

The technical scope of the project is broad and calls for technical expertise across a wide range of problem domains.

Responsibilities:

• You will design and implement product features as defined in the roadmap
• You will own and maintain substantial portions of the backend infrastructure
• The opportunity to code using cutting-edge platforms and interact with our data science team
• You will mentor and grow junior engineers on best practices and code efficiency

Requirements:

• 4+ years experience working on backend software using modern languages and frameworks (Java, Scala, Python, Play, Django)
• Advanced degree in Computer Science and/or Math
• Expert proficiency in Agile development process
• Working knowledge in API development for mobile/web use
• Strong relational database experience (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL)

The company strongly believes that inclusion fosters innovation and are also proud to have a diverse team with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. The hiring process will therefore focus on talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Do you think you have what it takes for this position? Get the full details of how to apply and when is the deadline here.

About Tala

Tala is the leading mobile technology and data science company committed to financial inclusion globally. Millions of people have borrowed through Tala’s smartphone app, which provides instant, personalized credit to underserved customers in East Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Tala is backed by leading venture and impact investors including PayPal, Revolution Growth, IVP, and Lowercase Capital. Tala is headquartered in Santa Monica with additional offices in Nairobi, Manila, Dar Es Salaam, Mexico City, and Bangalore.

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