Backend Tech Lead

Department: Risk Technologies, EngineeringLocation: Remote/ArmeniaDescriptionTabby creates financial freedom by reshaping the way people shop, earn, and save, thereby transforming their relationship with money. Over 15 million users choose Tabby to stay in control of their spending and make the most out of their money.The company’s flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 40,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA, and SHEIN, use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.Tabby generates over $10 billion in annual transaction volume for its partner brands and is the highest-rated, most-reviewed, largest, and fastest-growing FinTech in the GCC region.Tabby launched in 2019 and has since raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors, and is now valued at $3.3 billion.We’re looking for a Backend Tech Lead to help scale the systems behind Tabby’s core products. You’ll work on high-impact projects in a high-growth environment, alongside a world-class remote engineering team spread across 20+ countries.What you’ll bring:What you’ll bring:Proven experience leading technical design and architecture in distributed, high-load environmentsBackend engineering experience, with at least 3+ years working with GolangStrong expertise with backend tools and technologies: PostgreSQL, Redis, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, Microservices architectureDemonstrated experience working across multiple teams, driving alignment and technical consistencyStrong communication skills in English, both written and verbalA proactive mindset, with the ability to lead initiatives independentlyNice to HavePrior experience in platform engineering or infrastructure scalingExposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, etc.)Experience with event-driven systems or streaming platforms (Kafka, Pub/Sub)You’ll get to:Lead backend development initiatives with a focus on scalable, distributed systems and high-load architecturesOwn architecture decisions across domains, ensuring consistency and alignment across multiple teamsCollaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define solutions, and guide technical designProvide mentorship and guidance to backend engineers, fostering best practicesDrive platform-level initiatives, ensuring reliability, scalability, and securityPartner with engineering leadership to shape engineering culture and best practicesWhat we offer:Full-time B2B contractFully remote setupUp to 20% tax allowance22 paid leave days annuallyStock options (ESOP) in a fast-scaling, pre-IPO companyFlexi benefits you can use for wellness, travel, or learningWork alongside a high-performing, international engineering team in a global fintech unicornRelocation support is available to our hubs in Armenia, Georgia, Serbia, Portugal, and Spain, including flights, temporary accommodation, and legal setup.