Backend Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in backend engineering with a focus on building scalable systems — your experience includes working with cloud-based microservices and modernizing legacy platforms. You are proficient in Go and have a solid understanding of PostgreSQL, which allows you to design efficient database schemas and optimize queries for performance.

Your expertise extends to container orchestration with Kubernetes, enabling you to deploy and manage applications in a cloud environment effectively. You are also familiar with frontend technologies like React, which helps you collaborate seamlessly with frontend teams to create cohesive user experiences.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy sharing knowledge with your teammates — mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team strategy is part of what drives you. You are analytical and data-driven, always looking for ways to improve processes and enhance the customer experience.

Desirable

Experience with AWS services is a plus, as it aligns with our infrastructure needs. Familiarity with agile methodologies and CI/CD practices will help you integrate smoothly into our development workflow.

What you'll do

As a Backend Lead Engineer at Koalafi, you will play a crucial role in developing the next generation of our financing application — your work will directly impact how customers interface with our services. You will lead the effort to modernize our legacy systems, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with our new cloud-based microservices.

You will collaborate closely with product managers and designers to refine our strategy and enhance the customer experience — your insights will help shape the direction of our technology initiatives. You will also be responsible for deploying solutions early and often, allowing us to test and iterate based on user feedback.

In this role, you will oversee the development of backend services, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and maintainable. You will conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team. Your analytical mindset will guide you in making data-driven decisions that enhance our product offerings.

What we offer

At Koalafi, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits to support your career and personal growth. You will enjoy a competitive salary, paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. We also provide student loan and tuition reimbursement, commuter assistance, and parental leave.

Our culture emphasizes inclusion and engagement, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in transforming the financing experience for our customers and making a meaningful impact in their lives.