Overview

Have you ever wanted to write code that actually changes lives on a massive scale? At Tala, we are building AI-native credit infrastructure that brings financial services to millions of people across emerging markets. We have already delivered billions in capital to customers who traditionally get ignored by legacy financial institutions, and we are just getting started. If you want to solve deeply complex technical challenges while making a real economic impact, you will fit right in. We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our fully remote, worldwide product development team and help us scale our systems to new heights.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and extend robust backend architectures to support rapid user growth and new feature rollouts.
Collaborate closely with fellow engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to launch new country markets seamlessly.
Debug complex distributed systems and continuously optimize existing processes for maximum performance and reliability.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that adheres to high industry standards.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute actively to architectural decisions across the engineering organization.

Requirements

Extensive professional experience in backend software development building large-scale distributed systems.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proven track record of debugging tricky production issues.
Deep understanding of modern backend technologies, databases, and API design principles.
Self-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fully remote global environment.
Passion for financial inclusion and building technology that serves the global majority.

What You'll Gain

The chance to work with a world-class team spread across the globe in a flexible remote setup.
Direct ownership over core infrastructure components that power financial access for millions.
Continuous opportunities for professional growth as you help shape the future of global fintech infrastructure.