Staff Engineer - Payment System (7-12 yrs)

Job Description :

Responsibilities :

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, finance) to understand payment processing requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

- Design and architect secure, scalable, and reliable payment systems that meet industry standards and compliance regulations.

- Integrate with various payment gateways, processors, and alternative payment methods to ensure seamless transactions.

- Develop and implement robust payment functionalities, including authorization, capture, settlement, and reconciliation processes.

- Implement robust security measures to safeguard sensitive payment data and prevent fraud.

- Monitor and analyze payment system performance, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing for efficiency and scalability.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in payment technologies (e.g., tokenization, open banking).

- Lead technical discussions with payment partners and vendors, ensuring smooth integration and collaboration.

- Document payment system architecture, design decisions, and operational procedures for future reference.

Qualifications :

- 5+ years of demonstrably successful experience as a software engineer or architect with a focus on payments systems.

- In-depth knowledge of payment processing concepts, protocols, and technologies (e.g., PCI DSS, 3D Secure).

- Experience with integrating with various payment gateways, processors, and alternative payment methods (bonus points for experience with specific providers you use).

- Strong understanding of security best practices for protecting sensitive payment data.

- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in payments development (e.g., Java, Python).

- Experience with building and maintaining highly scalable and reliable systems.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for crafting elegant and efficient solutions.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

- A continuous learner with a desire to stay abreast of the latest advancements in payment technologies.

- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

- 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.

- Proficiency using Python, Kafka, Kubernetes, and AWS.

- Experience with Distributed Task Queues such as Celery and RabbitMQ is preferred.

- Experience with RDBMS/SQL is also preferred.