Senior Engineer, Internal Tools at Taptap Send

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FintechIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience building API applications using Python or Kotlin ideally
Experience working in AWS cloud, and leveraging services like ECS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, EventBridge
Experience owning user-facing features end-to-end, from conception to launch
Experience developing software in (inferred: relevant tech stack or similar environments based on context)

Responsibilities

Take ownership of development of internal tool solutions
Build experiences across the stack using primarily Python, and on occasion Kotlin
Write well-tested, high quality code, with an eye towards generics and re-use
Work closely with design and product teams to regularly ship working features
Participate in release planning and deployment of released build
Mentor and advise team members
Evaluate and deliver timeline estimates for projects

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What technologies will I be working with in this role?

The role involves React Native and TypeScript for the cross-platform mobile app, Kotlin for the backend, PostgreSQL database on AWS managed via Terraform, plus Web React and Python for internal tools.

What is the team culture like at Taptap Send?

The team is fast-paced with top performers from organizations like Bain, Google, and Uber, driven by mission and values, global with over 30 languages from 25 countries, and values teamwork and autonomy.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this Senior Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Engineer position?

Strong candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, move quickly like top performers from elite organizations, and as an early team member can shape team culture, processes, and norms while building reliable internal tools.

Taptap Send

Facilitates cross-border mobile money transfers

About Taptap Send

Taptap Send facilitates mobile money transfers across borders, primarily targeting individuals in the UK, EU, US, Canada, and UAE who wish to send money to family and friends in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Users can complete transactions easily by providing the recipient's name and mobile number, allowing funds to be deposited instantly into the recipient's mobile money wallet. This process eliminates the need for physical visits to money transfer agents and significantly reduces waiting times for recipients. Taptap Send operates in the remittance market, generating revenue through transaction fees and favorable exchange rates, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer services. The company's goal is to provide a fast, secure, and affordable way to send money internationally, using technology to simplify the transfer process.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$76.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Equity

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Regulatory compliance issues in Ghana could disrupt operations in other countries.

The introduction of 'Charities' may divert focus from core remittance services.

Reliance on transaction fees and exchange rates is threatened by competitors offering lower fees.

Differentiation

Taptap Send offers instant deposits into mobile wallets, enhancing user convenience.

The platform focuses on underserved markets, providing financial inclusion opportunities.

Taptap Send's user-friendly interface requires only a recipient's name and mobile number.

Upsides

Increased smartphone penetration in Africa and Asia expands Taptap Send's potential user base.

The global remittance market is projected to grow, boosting demand for Taptap Send's services.

Partnerships with platforms like CompareRemit broaden Taptap Send's audience and transparency.

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