Tech Lead (Backend): Cards
Core
Technical guardian of the squad overseeing architecture and delivery of BVNK's card issuing and transaction platform while remaining hands-on in code.
Role type
Senior IC Tech Lead (Backend)
Builds
Secure, compliant systems enabling merchants to offer card products spanning crypto and fiat rails
Domain
Fintech / Payments / Stablecoins
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Java/Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL, AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker/Kubernetes, observability tooling, PCI-DSS compliance, mentoring engineers, architectural decision-making, distributed systems design
Preferred skills
Crypto/fiat payment rails, high-growth environments, engineering strategy
Technologies
Java, Spring Boot, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, NoSQL
Responsibilities
Define and drive technical architecture for card issuing, tokenization, transaction processing, and settlement; Act as primary technical decision-maker; Lead design and delivery of scalable, compliant systems and APIs; Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams; Contribute hands-on to codebase via development, debugging, and code reviews; Mentor and develop engineers; Promote engineering best practices; Lead technical assessments with third-party providers; Remove technical blockers; Facilitate cross-squad collaboration; Partner with Product and Business on prioritization; Drive operational excellence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC