Banking App Technical Lead

Join the best bank to work for in Bulgaria*

Who we are:
Do you want to join a well-established bank with a start-up culture? No, we’re not joking!

We, at tbi , have been one the most profitable banks for years and we are growing at a fast pace. We’re a bank with a long history of success that operates as a start-up and we’re always on the lookout for new opportunities to grow our business. How do we do that?

It's all about our people . Our team is made up of brave, passionate and caring people who don’t just want to follow the same path – we want to transform into mobile-first, state-of-the-art lifestyle ecosystem. Our colleagues love working here – 70% of them would recommend tbi as an employer to their friends and family. Our people are engaged in challenging and meaningful work, inspired to grow their potential and career, encouraged to learn and empowered to take decisions. That’s not corporate babble, it’s what our people say.

Do you want to play a key role in our unique success story?

If so, we're looking for a Banking App Technical Lead to join our team on the journey to success!

What You’ll do:

• Build and lead a Mobile development app team, encouraging collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement

• Manage the end-to-end technical delivery lifecycle of mobile banking app (iOS and Android), from technical analysis and solution design to development coordination, release management, and post-release optimization

• Translate strategic priorities into tactical execution plans for tbi bank app development

• Support the launch and scaling of mobile banking app functionalities , ensuring alignment with the company’s overall vision and business objectives

• Develop and launch new digital products by coordinating profitability analysis, internal approvals, business requirements, and delivery planning

• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and issues clearly to stakeholders and management

• Define and monitor key performance indicators related to app development, customer experience, product adoption, and delivery efficiency

• Work closely with business, product, design, development, QA, operations, and customer support teams to ensure successful delivery and ongoing product quality

• Collaborate with customer support teams to address user feedback, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities

• Support product and market analysis by identifying user needs, opportunities, and product gaps related to the mobile banking app

• Support alignment with internal standards, risk requirements, security expectations, and relevant banking and data protection requirements

• Develop product documentation including specifications, wireframes, and process flows

What you’ll need to succeed:

• University degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or another relevant field

• At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar role

• Experience working with financial mobile apps, banking apps, payments, or fintech products is a must

• Strong understanding of the mobile app development lifecycle, app architecture, integrations, and cross-platform development approaches

• Experience working in an Agile development environment, using Agile practices and tools such as Scrum or Kanban to manage project tasks and sprints

• Experience with integrating third-party APIs and services into mobile apps, authentication systems, banking APIs, and SDKs of third-party vendors

• Good understanding of QA methodologies, testing approaches, defect management, and release validation

• Basic understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles to collaborate effectively with design teams and support an intuitive and visually appealing app interface

• Fluent English - written and spoken

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What we offer:

• Take your career to the next level with real growth opportunities

• Work on exciting, meaningful projects that make an impact

• Be seen and appreciated for who you are and what you do

• Join a vibrant, international team of 23 nationalities who’ve got your back

• Stay covered with additional private health insurance

Visit our Career Page to learn more about what makes us different.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please send us your CV in English.

We'd love to get back to everyone, but due to the number of applications we receive, we can only contact the shortlisted candidates.

*We are ranked the top bank and top 3 employer to work for in Bulgaria according tо WhereWeWork 2025 employer ranks.

All applications are treated with utmost confidentiality.