Technical Lead - Consumer Experience

About the role

Koalafi is seeking a hands-on Tech Lead for the Consumer Team to drive the technical direction and execution of the systems that power our consumer web experience. This leader will guide a team of engineers responsible for payment processing, modernizing legacy systems, building scalable services, and delivering the tools that enable consumers to meet their financing needs with Koalafi.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical roadmap for consumer services and APIs
• Architect, build, and modernize backend and frontend systems using React, Golang, and AWS
• Guide design reviews and promote best engineering practices within the team
• Shape quarterly roadmaps that balance ambitious modernization with high-impact features
• Coach and influence: Mentor engineers through pairing, feedback, and thoughtful one-on-one guidance
• Partner with product, operations, and risk to align business goals with technical execution
• Nurture a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture grounded in ownership and accountability
• Improve system reliability, observability, and scalability for high-volume financial transactions
• Integrate AI tools into daily development to streamline code analysis, refactoring, and feature builds while ensuring system reliability
• Champion automation, testing, and deployment practices that drive speed and confidence
• Collaborate on technical design reviews and ensure architectural consistency across services

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 3+ years of prior management experience
• Experience leading technical efforts or small teams guided by data-driven decisions
• Track record of turning complex technical visions into phased, achievable roadmaps
• Proficiency in React and Golang, with the ability to provide legacy system support in C#/.Net
• Strong database skills in schema design and performance optimization (SQL Server, Postgres)
• Comfort working across frontend, backend, and serverless technologies (TypeScript, AWS)
• Strong understanding of containerized services and event-driven systems
• Proven ability to balance technical depth with business impact and clear communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with AWS and cloud-based services
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous integration
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Experience with payment processing systems
• Experience with financial technology (fintech)

Skills

• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Technical leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 20 PTO days + 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement with company matching
• Student Loan & Tuition Reimbursement
• Commute assistance
• Parental leave (maternal + paternal)
• Inclusion and Associate Engagement Programs

Pay

$168,000 - $217,000 per year (depending on experience and location)

Schedule

Remote (U.S.) or in-office options available based on location preference