
About Tala
Empowering credit access in emerging markets
Key Highlights
- Over 2 million borrowers in India and Kenya
- More than $1 billion lent to consumers
- Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA
- $350.7 million raised in Series D funding
Tala is transforming access to credit in emerging markets by leveraging behavioral data through its Android app. With over 2 million borrowers in countries like India and Kenya, Tala has disbursed more than $1 billion in loans. Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, Tala has raised $350.7 million in Ser...
🎁 Benefits
Tala offers work-from-home opportunities, comprehensive health insurance, and unique perks like free massages in the office and sponsorship for profes...
🌟 Culture
Tala's culture is centered around addressing the credit gap for billions globally, utilizing innovative machine learning models to assess loan eligibi...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Tala is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to build a highly available and scalable microservices platform. You'll work with Java and AWS to enhance Tala's financial infrastructure. This position requires 5+ years of backend engineering experience.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience building scalable and reliable systems — you've designed and implemented microservices that handle high traffic and ensure fault tolerance. Your expertise in Java allows you to create efficient and maintainable code, and you understand the intricacies of distributed systems. You are familiar with cloud technologies, particularly AWS, and have experience in deploying applications in a cloud environment. You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex challenges, and you are committed to following best practices in software development.
Desirable
Experience with AI/ML technologies is a plus, as Tala leverages advanced decisioning technology to enhance its platform. Familiarity with financial services or fintech is also beneficial, given the nature of our business.
What you'll do
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Tala, you will lead the development of our microservices architecture, ensuring that our platform remains scalable and reliable as we grow. You will collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define technical requirements and translate them into robust solutions. Your role will involve writing high-quality code, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers to foster their growth. You will also be responsible for optimizing system performance and reliability, implementing monitoring solutions, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver personalized financial solutions to millions of customers.
What we offer
Tala offers a remote-first work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere in India while being part of a global team. We provide competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development. You will be part of a mission-driven company that is recognized for its innovative approach to financial services, and you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers. Join us in unleashing the economic power of the global majority and be part of a team that values creativity and technology.
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