Tech Lead - Treasury Automation
About Paysend:
Paysend is a global fintech company on a mission to build the world’s largest open, instant digital payment network . This isn't just about moving money; it's about eliminating complexity and friction in global finance for millions of customers and businesses across 170+ countries .
As a next-generation integrated platform, we combine deep expertise with cutting-edge technology. Our unique network delivers full interoperability across major card schemes and local payment rails, granting access to over 20 billion endpoints . We move money instantly, globally, and securely - a commitment that demands we strive for excellence in every solution we build.
We hire bar-raisers - leaders and specialists passionate about scale, technical consistency, and making a global impact. You will thrive in a connected, principle-driven culture that empowers you to take full ownership, innovate with momentum, and directly contribute to our audacious goals.
Based in hubs like London, Belgrade, Dublin, and Miami, your work here doesn't just advance your career - it redefines the world of global payments . Join the team that is accelerating the shift in global finance.
Paysend: Simplifying Cross-Border Payments for Everyone.
About The Role:
We’re looking for a Tech Lead to lead a greenfield engineering initiative focused on automating our treasury function. This is a high-impact, multi-year project that will play a critical role in scaling our operations globally.
You’ll be leading a small but talented team (2–3 engineers) and will be responsible for setting the technical direction, maintaining architectural consistency, and delivering a robust custom-built solution that integrates into our wider product ecosystem (Paysend 3.0).
This is a hands-on leadership role, perfect for someone who thrives on writing clean, scalable code while also inspiring and guiding a growing team.
The treasury team and part of any FinTech solution is the hidden government. This is the main part of all FinTechs in the world. The same as messaging layer (processing), moving the real money is vital for all FinTechs. The rare opportunity to be involved in the treasury part of one of the biggest FinTech in the world.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
- Lead and mentor a tight-knit team of 2-3 engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
- Define and drive the technical architecture for the treasury automation platform, aligning with both near-term project goals and long-term tech strategy.
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers to plan and deliver quarterly objectives.
- Write code alongside your team - contributing to development while guiding quality, testing, and architectural decisions.
- Ensure best practices are followed across development, testing, deployment, and documentation.
- Champion continuous improvement and learning within the team - helping engineers develop their skills and stay current with modern tech.
- Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including QA, DevOps, and design, to ensure end-to-end delivery.
- Keep the team and project aligned with modern technologies, processes, and security best practices.
- Be accountable for delivering high-quality solutions on time and to spec.
What You’ll Need To Be Successful In This Role:
- 5+ years of experience in a Tech Lead or Engineering Lead role.
- Strong hands-on experience in JVM, .NET, and pgPLSQL - you're comfortable jumping into code and leading by example. Knowledge of the Rust universe will be beneficial.
- Deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns, with experience building scalable systems from the ground up.
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills - you know how to get the best out of people while helping them grow.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, especially when working across teams and functions.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Solid understanding of security practices in modern software development.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset - you're comfortable navigating complexity, managing risks, and delivering in fast-paced environments.
Why Join Paysend?
- Make a Global Impact: Directly impact millions of users worldwide
- Accelerate Your Career: Benefit from internal mobility, mentoring programs, and continuous learning opportunities
- Thrive in a Connected, Global Organization: Collaborate with colleagues across our international hubs and more
- Embrace a Principle-Driven & Focused Culture: Work in an organization guided by strong principles and values that actually help you achieve more than you thought possible
- Enjoy Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Receive a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements
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