About Us

Our mission is to create a seamless, secure, and innovative banking experience for our customers. We are looking for a Tech Lead to help establish foundational systems and lead our technical initiatives.

Role Overview

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining our core banking infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, uphold security standards, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. This position requires both technical expertise and strong people management skills to build and guide high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and implementation of core banking systems using Golang or Ruby on Rails.
• Establish the foundation for our digital banking platform, including payment networks, account management, and transaction processing.
• Design and implement secure, scalable banking APIs following Open API specifications.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to implement robust KYC/AML systems and processes.
• Develop data reporting flows that align with regulatory requirements and business intelligence needs.
• Architect and implement financial treasury processes, FX exchange capabilities, and crediting systems.
• Guide integration with payment networks and banking partners.
• Ensure all systems meet banking regulatory requirements and security standards.
• Build, mentor, and lead engineering teams, providing career development and performance feedback.
• Drive engineering excellence through best practices, code reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and technical delivery.
• Collaborate with product, design, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Represent the engineering team in executive and cross-functional meetings.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in financial technology.
• 3+ years of people management experience, leading engineering teams of 5 or more developers.
• Strong proficiency in Golang or Ruby on Rails.
• Proven experience in building and scaling banking or financial services platforms.
• Deep understanding of banking operations, payment networks, and financial systems.
• Experience implementing KYC/AML solutions and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of data security practices specific to financial institutions.
• Familiarity with treasury management systems, FX exchange, and crediting systems.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and Open API specifications.
• Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native applications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with global bank auditors and regulatory compliance teams.
• Knowledge of or experience integrating with banking core SaaS systems like ThoughtMachine, Audax, or Temenos.
• Experience collaborating with System Integrators (SI) on large-scale financial projects.
• Understanding of ISO 20022, PSD2, or other banking standards.
• Experience with real-time payment systems and card processing networks.
• Knowledge of blockchain or distributed ledger technologies for financial applications.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Background in data science or analytics related to financial services.
• Experience managing distributed or remote engineering teams.
• Proven track record of successful delivery in highly regulated environments.
  
  

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and ability to translate business vision into technical roadmaps.
• Excellent team building and talent development capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Ability to drive consensus across diverse teams and perspectives.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
  
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the foundation of a digital bank from the ground up.
• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career growth and leadership development programs.

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