Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

Hello! We're Teya.

Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.

At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.

We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street.

We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters.

We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.

Become a part of our story.

We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.

Job Description

To lead and innovate in the development of our Global Merchant Database service, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and security as a critical backbone of our company's operations, while driving technical excellence and mentoring team members.

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Global Merchant Database service, which manages data for 1.5 million merchants
• Design and implement public and private APIs, events, and notification systems to integrate Merchant Data with various company services
• Implement and maintain robust access control systems for partners, staff, merchants, service providers, and applications
• Drive the adoption of engineering best practices within the team
• Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering their professional growth
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and product teams to align technical solutions with business needs
• Take ownership of projects, from conception to delivery

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer or equivalent role
• Proficiency in Golang
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, databases (particularly PostgreSQL), and Kafka
• Familiarity with authorization systems (e.g., SpiceDB)
• Expertise in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work with complex systems
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects involving multiple engineers
• Experience in mentoring and coaching other developers

The Perks

• We trust you, so we offer flexible working hours, as long it suits both you and your team;
• Health Insurance;
• Meal Allowance;
• 25 days of Annual leave (+ Bank holidays);
• Public Transportation Card;
• Frequent team events & activities in the office and outside;
• Office snacks every day;
• Friendly, comfortable and informal office environment.

Teya is for forward-thinkers and change-makers. We give greater priority to a growth mindset and the desire to learn over experience. We put our people first and focus on giving them the opportunities and challenges that foster personal growth. To build high-performing teams, we’re always looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us.