Ascendion - Chief Software Engineer - Payment System (20-25 yrs)

Role :

- The Chief Software Engineer is responsible for designing and leading the development of next-generation payment systems that are both high-performing and highly scalable.

- This role focuses on creating foundational modules that empower development teams to build multi-payment solutions efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities :

- Design and develop the core architecture for high-volume batch payment processing systems capable of handling over 10 million transactions per batch.

- Ensure the architecture is scalable, high-performing, and secure.

- Lead the creation of a low-code platform to streamline and accelerate software development for internal teams.

- Build middleware platforms that integrate APIs, third-party tools, and connectors seamlessly.

- Focus on achieving high transactions per second (TPS) to support bulk processing needs efficiently.

- Guide teams on software design best practices and long-term development goals.

- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advice and consultation to project teams.

- Conduct code reviews as needed to ensure adherence to high-quality coding standards.

Required Skills :

- Extensive experience in financial payment systems, demonstrating expertise in designing and implementing complex solutions.

- Significant experience in developing middleware, low-code platforms, or core software components, with a focus on impactful contributions.

- Expertise in Java development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.

Technical Expertise :

- Proficiency in Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems.

- Advanced programming skills in Java, J2EE, .NET, REST/SOAP Web Services, Spring, and Hibernate frameworks.

- Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Jenkins, and Maven.

- Familiarity with online transaction processing, ISO8583/20022 standards, and EMV/MCCS standards.

Tools and Platforms :

- Hands-on experience with Tomcat, Apache, Oracle WebLogic, JBoss, Grafana, Prometheus, ElasticSearch, and Kibana.

- Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP (e.g., EC2, ECS, S3, ELB).

Preferred Skills :

- Experience in systems automation, monitoring, and cloud-native architecture.

Competencies :

- Recognized for deep expertise in payment systems and software architecture, with the ability to provide innovative solutions and strategic guidance.

- Possesses deep technical knowledge and industry best practices.

- Independently resolves complex challenges with innovative and practical solutions.

- Exercises sound judgment and autonomy in decision-making.

Leadership and Strategy :

- Leads complex projects, aligning architecture with organizational goals.

- Anticipates challenges and proactively develops solutions to address them.

Impact of the Role :

- This role is pivotal in modernizing the organization's payment systems.

- The Chief Software Engineer's contributions will :

- Enable the company to handle high transaction volumes efficiently.

- Simplify third-party integrations and API management.

- Provide a robust foundation for future technological advancements.

- Ensure the organization remains competitive in the evolving financial technology space.