We’re looking for a Software Architect to architect and implement core components of our platform and scale it to serve millions of users across the world. The technical scope of the project is broad and calls for technical expertise across a wide range of problem domains.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement substantial portions of the full-stack infrastructure (both frontend and backend)
• Tackle scalability challenges as the infrastructure grows to support increasing user base
• Mentor and grow junior engineers on best practices and code efficiency
• Code using cutting-edge platforms and collaborating with our data science team

Qualifications:

• Technical Leader - you love new technology and always strive for the most fundamentally sound architecture and solution
• Detailed-oriented- you are a proven developer who values clean and efficient code, and always goes into the weeds to find the root cause of problems
• Translator- you have experience working closely with product managers, cross-functional teams, and customers to translate requirements into technical design
• Solutions-driven- you have experience thinking out loud to create the best solutions to complex, tricky problems, using the latest technical methodologies/processes
• Craftsmanship - you treat software development as a professional craft and constantly practice your skills

 Requirements:

• 6+ years experience working on both frontend and backend software using modern languages and frameworks (GO, Scala, Python, Play, Django, AngularJS, React).
• Advanced degree in Computer Science and/or Math.
• Solid experience in building prototypes to help validate business assumptions.
• Expert proficiency in Agile development process.
• Expert knowledge in API development for mobile/web use.
• Strong relational database experience (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL).

Preferred skills & experience:

• Highly motivated and self disciplined.
• Architected and built large scale platforms from scratch.
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals.
• Excellent ability to prioritize and communicate in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in predictive analysis and machine learning a plus

We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse team with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We focus on hiring talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse team with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We focus on hiring talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About Tala

Tala is the leading mobile technology and data science company committed to financial inclusion globally. More than 1.3 million people have borrowed through Tala’s smartphone app, which provides instant credit scoring, lending, and other personalized financial services in emerging markets. Tala has raised more than $105 million from leading venture and impact investors including Revolution, IVP, Ribbit Capital, Data Collective, and Lowercase Capital. Tala’s global team is headquartered in Santa Monica, with additional offices in Nairobi, Manila, Dar Es Salaam, Mexico City, Mumbai, and Bangalore.