
Financing solutions for every credit profile
Koalafi, headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, specializes in flexible financing solutions that cater to consumers with varying credit profiles. The company partners with retailers to offer point-of-sale financing, enabling customers to purchase essential items immediately. With over 1,000 retail p...
Koalafi provides competitive compensation packages, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a flexible remote work environment to support work-life...
Koalafi fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation, focusing on customer-centric solutions and leveraging technology to enhance the financing exp...

Koalafi • Richmond, VA or Rosslyn, VA
Koalafi is seeking a Technical Lead to drive the technical direction and execution of systems that enhance the merchant experience. You'll work with Java and React to modernize legacy systems and build scalable services. This role requires hands-on leadership and technical expertise.
You have a strong background in software engineering with at least 5 years of experience leading technical teams. Your expertise in Java and React allows you to architect and build modern systems that meet business needs. You thrive in collaborative environments, guiding engineers through design and delivery while remaining hands-on in the codebase. You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to work closely with product, risk, and operations teams. You are passionate about mentoring others and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within your team. You understand the importance of delivering high-quality software and are committed to driving technical excellence.
As the Technical Lead for the Merchant Team, you will define and execute the technical roadmap for merchant services and APIs. You will be responsible for architecting, building, and modernizing both backend and frontend systems, ensuring they are scalable and efficient. You will lead a team of engineers, guiding them through the complexities of modernizing legacy systems while delivering tools that empower merchants to onboard and manage their accounts effectively. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical initiatives with business goals, ensuring that the systems you build enhance the overall merchant experience. You will also play a key role in mentoring your team members, helping them grow their technical skills and advance their careers. Your hands-on approach will involve coding alongside your team, conducting code reviews, and ensuring best practices are followed throughout the development process.
At Koalafi, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits to support their well-being and professional growth. You will enjoy a competitive salary, paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. We also provide student loan and tuition reimbursement, commuter assistance, and parental leave for both maternal and paternal roles. Our culture emphasizes inclusion and engagement, ensuring that every team member feels valued and inspired to contribute to our mission of transforming the financing experience. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our customers.
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