Tala

Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5-7 years of total experience in DevOps and infrastructure automation, with at least 4 years of experience in cloud infrastructure automation, preferably in AWS. They must have experience and understanding in modern microservices-based cloud architecture, prior experience working closely with Product, Engineering, and SecOps on shift-left strategies, CI/CD tools and solutions, experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production, experience with Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins or ArgoCD, experience with Logging and Monitoring tools such as Sumo, Splunk, Datadog, excellent verbal and written communication skills, flexibility to pitch in where needed across program and team, strong influence and teamwork skills, sound problem resolution, judgment, negotiating, and decision-making skills, and experience working effectively with global teams in multiple time zones. A B.S. Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of professional development training and experience, is required.

Responsibilities

The Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will automate infrastructure & platform services in Public Clouds AWS using IaC tools such as Terraform, design and manage Continuous deployment using Kubernetes, ArgoCD and Jenkins, monitor applications and services within the environments and be part of the on-call rotation to resolve issues and implement strategies to prevent future occurrences, configure and manage observability tools such as Instana, SumoLogic, Datadog for application performance monitoring, alert integration with Slack and PagerDuty, learn about technologies outside of your realm of expertise that help drive innovation and robust solutions, work collaboratively with engineering to develop/deploy our systems, work with global team and participate in on-call support.

Skills

AWS
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Cloud Native Infrastructure
Automation
Monitoring
Remediation
DevOps

Tala

Digital wallet and lending platform for underserved

About Tala

Tala operates as a digital wallet and lending platform that focuses on providing financial services to individuals who are often overlooked by traditional banks. The platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to create a personalized financial experience for its users. Customers can access instant credit, transfer money easily, and pay bills all through a single app. Tala's unique data tools allow it to serve a diverse range of customers, including those without access to conventional banking. The company generates revenue through interest and fees on the credit it offers, as well as transaction fees for money transfers and bill payments. Operating in multiple countries across three continents, Tala adapts its services to different markets while aiming to enhance the financial well-being of its users by providing tailored credit lines and financial advice.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$341.1MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from Stripe in crypto payments could challenge Tala's market position.
Keytom's launch may attract Tala's crypto-interested customer base, reducing market share.
Apple's NFC chip decision could lead to more competition in the digital wallet space.

Differentiation

Tala uses AI to offer personalized financial experiences to underserved individuals.
The company provides instant credit and expansive bill payment options via a single app.
Tala's proprietary data tools enable services for those without traditional banking access.

Upsides

Integration of stablecoin payments could enhance Tala's transaction speed and cost-effectiveness.
Apple's NFC chip opening may allow Tala to offer more seamless payment options.
Equifax's AI advancements highlight potential for Tala to improve its credit scoring systems.

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