About the role
About The Company Koalafi is a leading financial technology company dedicated to providing innovative financing solutions that empower consumers and merchants alike. With a focus on enhancing the customer experience and streamlining internal operations, Koalafi leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver seamless, reliable, and secure financial services. Committed to fostering a culture of innovation, trust, and ownership, the company continually seeks to challenge the status quo and develop solutions that make a meaningful impact in the fintech industry. Headquartered in Richmond, VA, with additional offices in Arlington, VA, and remote work opportunities across the United States, Koalafi offers a dynamic environment where talented professionals can grow and contribute to transformative projects.
About The Role We are seeking a talented Fullstack Engineer to join our dynamic team and help build and scale our products and platforms that power our innovative financing solutions. As a key member of a cross-functional team comprising product managers, engineers, and technical leaders, you will contribute to the development of customer-facing applications, internal tools, and robust backend services that support critical business functions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across a modern technology stack, participate in both new product development and platform enhancements, and influence solutions in a fast-paced environment. Success in this position requires curiosity, strong technical fundamentals, and the ability to navigate complex codebases while continuously improving our systems to deliver a seamless experience for customers, merchants, and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of professional software engineering experience
- Proficiency in building backend services using Golang
- Working knowledge of REST APIs, HTTP/JSON, authentication mechanisms, and API testing tools
- Experience developing web applications with modern frontend frameworks such as React and TypeScript
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerized environments, preferably AWS and Kubernetes
- Understanding of software engineering best practices including testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Ability to navigate existing codebases and contribute effectively to both new and established systems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Desire to learn, grow, and take ownership of technical solutions
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs to support business needs
- Build integrations with internal and third-party systems to enhance platform capabilities
- Contribute to customer-facing applications and internal tools utilizing modern frontend technologies
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code adhering to best practices
- Participate in the design and implementation of distributed systems, workflows, and event-driven architectures
- Support initiatives aimed at improving system performance, reliability, and scalability
- Collaborate with product, design, compliance, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions
- Participate in technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews to foster continuous improvement
- Contribute actively to Agile development processes including planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability practices to ensure operational excellence
- Support troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis efforts
- Identify technical debt and opportunities for system enhancements
- Contribute to security, compliance, and audit activities as needed
- Leverage modern development tools, including AI-assisted engineering tools, to improve productivity and code quality
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 20 PTO days plus 11 paid holidays annually
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement programs
- Commuter assistance benefits
- Parental leave for maternal and paternal bonding
- Inclusion and Associate Engagement Programs to foster a supportive work environment
Equal Opportunity Koalafi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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