Backend Big Data Team Leader

About ThetaRay:

ThetaRay is a trailblazer in AI-powered Anti-Money Laundering (AML) solutions, offering cutting-edge technology to fintechs, banks, and regulatory bodies worldwide. Our mission is to enhance trust in financial transactions, ensuring compliant and innovative business growth.

Our technology empowers customers to expand into new markets and introduce groundbreaking products.

Why Join ThetaRay?

At ThetaRay, you'll be part of a dynamic global team committed to redefining the financial services sector through technological innovation. You will contribute to creating safer financial environments and have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in AI, ML, and financial technology. We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.

Join us in our mission to revolutionize the financial world, making it safer and more trustworthy for millions worldwide. Explore exciting career opportunities at ThetaRay – where innovation meets purpose.

About the Role:

In this leadership role, you will play a critical part in designing, developing, and implementing our cutting-edge solutions.

You will lead a talented team of developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that drives impactful results.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the team in the design and development using the latest big data technologies in an agile environment.
• Take a significant hands-on (50%) role in the development effort.
• Provide strong technical leadership through problem-solving and guiding the team toward sustainable and scalable design solutions.
• Oversee all stages of the product development lifecycle, from translating requirements into actionable plans to development, unit testing, and production troubleshooting.
• Set project goals and timelines, ensuring efficient and successful delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and achieve common objectives.
  
  

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in software development, with a focus on data-oriented products using Python/Java.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading a team of developers, on-site and abroad.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear instructions for your team.
• In-depth knowledge of data processing frameworks like Spark, Pandas, Minio, and Airflow.
• Experience with Distributed Databases (Elasticsearch, Mongo, Redis, etc.).
• Experience with Relational databases and SQL.
• Experience with developing microservices-based architecture.
• Experience working in container-based environments with tools like Kubernetes and Helm.
• Experienced with cloud environments.
• Agile development methodology expertise.
• Experienced with high availability and real-time development.