Branch is a global technology company focused on improving financial access for underserved banking customers in Africa and India.
The company offers a variety of financial products, including instant loans and investment opportunities, leveraging technology such as machine learning.
The role involves working closely with a global engineering team to enhance existing products and develop new ones, including Credit and Wallet products.
Responsibilities include building backend functionality, integrating with third-party systems, scaling backend services, and creating tools for operations teams.
Requirements:
Candidates must have strong experience (4+ years) in building backend software for web-based or mobile products.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills are essential; candidates should be able to listen, understand, and engage in respectful debate.
A willingness to work in a distributed team with colleagues from around the world is required.
Preferred qualifications include a solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, distributed systems, data storage, and agile development methodologies.
Candidates should be pragmatic, entrepreneurial, and proactive in identifying problems and proposing solutions.
Benefits:
Employees will work in a mission-driven, global, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment.
A competitive salary and equity package is offered.
The company promotes a collaborative and flat culture.
The position is remote-first, with occasional in-person work options.
Fully paid life and health insurance benefits are provided through Axa Mansard.
A generous paid leave policy includes 28 days of annual leave, 30 days of sick leave, and bereavement leave.
Fully paid parental leave is available, with 6 months for maternity and 3 months for paternity.
Pension benefits are included.
A one-time home office set-up budget is provided.
An annual stipend of $500 for learning and development is available for all employees.
Discretionary trips to global offices are offered, along with global travel medical insurance.
Team meals and social events are organized (currently hybrid).
Flexible working hours are encouraged.
Employees have the opportunity to work and interact with a global team.
