Technical Lead at Koalafi

Rosslyn, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, React, Golang, AWS, C#/.Net, SQL Server, Postgres, TypeScript, Microservices, Event-Driven Systems, System Reliability, Automation, Testing, Deployment, Mentoring

Industry

Financial Services

Description

At Koalafi, we believe in a world where no one has to put an important purchase on hold. That’s why we’re making it easier for more people to pay for big purchases over time. Retailers across the country rely on us to offer flexible lease-to-own financing to their non-prime consumers, while increasing sales and strengthening customer loyalty. Their 2M+ customers love us because we provide a flexible way for them to make payments and give them an opportunity to improve their credit. Our 200+ Koalafi teammates enjoy inspiring and challenging work that accelerates their careers. Interested in learning more about how we’re transforming the financing experience and joining our team? About the role Koalafi is seeking a hands-on Tech Lead for the Merchant Team to drive the technical direction and execution of the systems that power our merchant experience. This leader will guide a team of engineers responsible for modernizing legacy systems, building scalable services, and delivering the tools that enable merchants to onboard, manage accounts, and grow with Koalafi. As Tech Lead for the Merchant Team, you’ll shape the systems and team that power Koalafi’s merchant experience. You’ll guide engineers through design and delivery, work closely with product, risk, and operations, and stay hands-on in the codebase. You’ll grow as both a people and technical leader while continuing to code and mentor others. What you’ll do Lead and deliver: Define and execute the technical roadmap for merchant 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 Oversee the gradual migration of legacy .NET systems to modern microservices Coach and influence: Mentor engineers through pairing, feedback, and thoughtful one-on-one guidance Partner with product, operations, and merchant success to align business goals with technical execution Help shape a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture grounded in ownership and accountability Innovate and optimize: 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 What you’ll bring 5+ years of professional software engineering experience Experience leading technical efforts or small teams guided by data-driven decisions 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 Bonus: experience in fintech, payments, or e-commerce integrations Bonus: prior management experience Why choose Koalafi: A career at Koalafi means opportunities to tackle exciting challenges every single day. We take pride in a culture of innovation, trust, and ownership. You'll get outside your comfort zone, build meaningful relationships, and most of all, take charge of projects that ultimately help people get the things they need most. Benefits: At Koalafi, you will have a direct impact on our products and help shape the company’s success. We offer competitive compensation & benefits packages to keep you at your best: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 20 PTO days + 11 paid holidays 401(k) retirement with company matching Student Loan & Tuition Reimbursement Commuter assistance Parental leave (maternal + paternal) Inclusion and Associate Engagement Programs Who we are & what we value: We focus on what’s most important We set clear expectations and deliver We embrace challenges to reach our full potential We ask, “How can this be better?” We move fast together

Responsibilities

The Tech Lead will define and execute the technical roadmap for merchant services and APIs, overseeing the modernization of systems and guiding engineers through design and delivery. This role involves close collaboration with product, risk, and operations teams to ensure alignment with business goals.