What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architecture & Development Lead - Digital Payments/Banking& Fraud Prevention Tech Required position at MyBambu?
Your Opportunity:
This is a full-time, in-person position reporting to the President of Operations. As a Tech Lead, you will be responsible for driving the technical strategy, architecture, and development of MyBambu’s platform. This role will lead a team of engineers in building secure, scalable, and innovative financial solutions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to engineering teams, ensuring best practices in software development.
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance financial systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Work closely with Product, Compliance, and DevOps teams to align technology with business goals.
- Maintain high coding standards, conduct thorough code reviews, and implement automated testing strategies.
- Ensure all development aligns with security best practices and regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and PSD2.
- Promote Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for fast and reliable product releases.
- Identify and address system performance bottlenecks, optimizing code and infrastructure for efficiency.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, fintech trends, and best practices in cloud-native architecture.
Skill and Abilities:
- Strong expertise in backend development (Node.js, Python, Java, or Go) and frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
- Deep understanding of cloud computing (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and microservices architecture.
- Experience with RESTful & GraphQL APIs, WebSockets, and event-driven architecture.
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop engineering teams.
Job Requirements:
- Bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred.
- 7 years in software engineering, with 3 years in a leadership or Tech Lead role, preferably in fintech or neobanking.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, is preferred.
- Strong understanding of digital payments, banking APIs, blockchain, and fraud prevention technologies.
- Familiarity with financial compliance requirements such as PCI DSS, KYC, AML, and Open Banking standards.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and logging/monitoring tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
MyBambu Benefits:
- Excellent medical coverage.
- Fifteen (15) days of Paid Time Off.
- Seven (7) days of Paid Holidays.
- Our small family corporate culture.
What Is MyBambu?
MyBambu is a cutting-edge fintech platform delivering the first all-in-one mobile digital financial solution for underserved, primarily Hispanic communities. With a focus on financial inclusion, MyBambu offers easy access to a range of services, including checking accounts without credit checks, remittance services, bill payments, and mobile top-ups. Recognized with the FIS Impact Award for innovation in 2020, MyBambu is dedicated to breaking down barriers to financial access and literacy, empowering users through a bilingual, user-friendly mobile experience tailored to diverse needs.
