Senior Software Engineer
TalaSanta Monica, California, United States
Posted August 6, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Tala is a pioneering financial platform designed to serve the Global Majority by providing instant access to credit, payments, savings, and transfer services through its innovative money app. Leveraging advanced technology and big data analytics, Tala bridges digital and cash ecosystems, offering a unique solution for financial inclusion in emerging markets. With significant investments from leading venture capitalists and recognition on prestigious lists, Tala is committed to unlocking global economic progress through fintech innovation.
Job Description
Tala is a financial technology company that aims to provide financial services to people in emerging markets. They are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to build and extend their backend architecture to support new country launches and a fast-growing user base.
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 databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and data migrations
- Familiarity with message brokers or event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Diverse and inclusive global team
- Flexible remote work arrangement
