Technical Lead
About the role
PayMedia, a leading financial technology company in Sri Lanka, is seeking a Technical Lead to oversee the technical development of wallet and remittance platforms. The role involves leading design decisions, managing the software development lifecycle, mentoring engineers, ensuring secure coding practices, and integrating with third-party APIs. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software development, particularly in FinTech, and be proficient in backend and mobile technologies, cloud platforms, and security practices. The position offers the opportunity to work on innovative financial solutions in a dynamic environment.
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer role.
- Proven experience in FinTech, especially in digital wallets, remittance systems, or payment platforms.
- Experience with mobile platforms, APIs, transaction processing, and financial protocols.
- Proficient in backend technologies like Node.js, Java, .NET, or Python.
- Familiarity with mobile technologies (iOS, Android, Flutter/React Native).
- Strong experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and Message Queues.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of security practices in FinTech: encryption, fraud detection, 2FA, KYC/AML integrations.
- Strong database knowledge (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL).
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Clear and effective communication, both technical and non-technical.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or FinTech certifications (optional but a plus).
Technologies
- Android
- Authentication
- AWS
- Azure
- CI/CD
- DevOps
- .NET
- Fintech
- Flutter
- GCP
- iOS
- Java
- Microservices
- MySQL
- Node.js
- NoSQL
- PostgreSQL
- Python
- React Native
- REST
- SDLC
Highlights
Applications should be sent to careers@paymedia.lk. The company is located at 210, Havelock Road, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka. By applying, candidates consent to the processing of their personal information for recruitment purposes.
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