
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 SDET to ensure quality control across their backend services and mobile applications. You'll utilize cutting-edge test automation tools and technologies to create robust test frameworks. This role requires expertise in Java and Selenium.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software development and testing, with a strong focus on test automation — you've built and maintained test frameworks that ensure high-quality software delivery. Your expertise in Java and Selenium allows you to create effective test suites that cover various scenarios and edge cases.
You are detail-oriented and understand the importance of quality in software development — you have a proven track record of identifying and resolving issues before they reach production. Your experience with CI/CD pipelines means you can integrate testing seamlessly into the development process.
You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with developers and product teams — your strong communication skills help you articulate testing needs and advocate for quality across the organization. You are comfortable working in a remote-first team and can manage your time effectively.
Desirable
Experience with performance testing tools and methodologies would be a plus — you understand how to ensure applications perform well under load. Familiarity with mobile application testing is also beneficial, as you will be working on Tala's mobile platforms.
What you'll do
As a Senior SDET at Tala, you will be responsible for designing and implementing automated test strategies for our backend services and mobile applications — your work will directly impact the quality of our products and the satisfaction of our customers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define testing requirements and ensure comprehensive coverage.
You will create and maintain test automation frameworks that are scalable and efficient — your focus will be on enhancing the speed and reliability of our testing processes. You will also mentor junior team members, sharing your knowledge and best practices to foster a culture of quality within the team.
Your role will involve analyzing test results and providing actionable insights to the development team — you will help identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively to implement solutions. You will also participate in code reviews, ensuring that testing considerations are integrated into the development lifecycle.
What we offer
At Tala, we offer a remote-first work environment that allows you to balance your professional and personal life — you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in India while being part of a global team. We provide competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding company.
You will be part of a mission-driven organization that is committed to making a positive impact on the financial landscape for underserved populations — your work will contribute to empowering millions of customers to achieve their financial goals. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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