Remote Backend Engineering Team Lead at M-KOPA | Remote
Company/Recruiter: M-KOPA
Published on: 12:01 PM | May 18, 2026
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M-KOPA is a rapidly expanding FinTech company dedicated to empowering millions of underbanked customers across Africa.
M-KOPA is a rapidly expanding FinTech company dedicated to empowering millions of underbanked customers across Africa. We leverage innovative technology to provide accessible financial services, fostering economic growth and opportunity. As we scale our impactful operations, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Remote Backend Engineering Team Lead to guide our talented backend engineering team. This role is crucial in driving the technical excellence and strategic direction of our backend systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and performant to meet the demands of our growing user base.
Job Overview
We are looking for a seasoned Remote Backend Engineering Team Lead to manage, mentor, and inspire a team of backend engineers. You will be responsible for the architecture, development, and maintenance of our core backend services, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture within a remote-first environment.Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, fostering their professional growth and technical expertise.
- Drive the design, development, and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure backend systems.
- Oversee code reviews, architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers and other engineering teams to define technical roadmaps and deliver features.
- Champion technical excellence and continuous improvement within the backend engineering function.
Requirements
- Proven experience in backend software development, with a strong understanding of relevant technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and managing engineering teams.
- Expertise in designing and building scalable and resilient distributed systems.
- Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and database technologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adapted for a remote setting.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to make a significant impact on financial inclusion across Africa.
- A collaborative and supportive remote work environment.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
- A competitive benefits package.
- The chance to work with a passionate and driven team.