Backend Tech Lead - Build Payment Products at Scale

Zeller is seeking a Backend Tech Lead to lead the team building next-gen payment systems at massive scale. The role involves managing a growing multi-region team, taking ownership of backend systems, and driving architectural solutions. The ideal candidate has experience in backend system design, technical leadership, and software engineering. They should be comfortable writing production code, have experience with AWS, and be familiar with Typescript.

Requirements

• Managed a growing multi-region team of software engineers
• Taken ownership of backend systems powering Zeller's terminal and ecommerce platforms
• Driven architectural solutions collaboratively with team and engineering leadership
• Written production code regularly as a core contributor
• Owned operational excellence for team's systems
• Championed modern development practices
• Partnered closely with product managers
• Experienced in backend system design
• Driven a team's capability uplift through mentorship and personal example
• Worked in product-driven companies and driven pace and delivery
• Demonstrated well-reasoned, rational decision making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience with payment acquiring systems is highly valued

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, including equity
• Balanced, progressive, and supportive work environment
• Excellent parental leave and other leave entitlements
• Fantastic office environment
• Endless learning and development opportunities
• Plenty of fun and social opportunities