We are hiring a Tech Lead (Backend) to lead the team building next-generation payments, treasury, and finance automation systems. This role focuses on architecting, scaling, and leading backend microservices that power automated money movement, financial operations, and treasury management.

As a Tech Lead, you’ll design robust backend systems, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality delivery across APIs, transaction processing, and backend workflows.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, NestJS / Express.js, TypeScript
• Frontend (separate team): React.js
• Architecture: Microservices
• Database: MongoDB (or equivalent NoSQL)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend microservices using Node.js, NestJS/Express.js, and TypeScript.
• Own API architecture for treasury operations, automated money movement, and financial workflows.
• Oversee transaction processing, settlements, and reconciliation logic.
• Drive scalability, performance, and security across backend systems.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and cross-functional teams for seamless integration.
• Integrate with internal and third-party financial systems and APIs.
• Establish best practices in logging, monitoring, observability, and error handling.
• Guide CI/CD, testing, and deployment practices in a microservices environment.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards.
• Contribute to technical roadmap planning and decision-making with engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of backend development experience, with at least 2+ years in a lead/mentorship role.
• Strong expertise in Node.js, NestJS (or Express.js), and TypeScript.
• Proven experience designing and scaling microservices architectures.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB or equivalent NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of financial data processing, transaction systems, or payment gateways.
• Deep knowledge of API design, system design, and backend architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, automated workflows, and orchestration frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to align tech teams with business goals.