Staff Software Engineer-Payments (Python)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop scalable solutions to improve the availability, performance, and scalability of our software stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, identify opportunities for optimization, and implement solutions that meet business objectives.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the reliability and resilience of our systems through effective monitoring, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Drive technical innovation by staying abreast of industry trends, evaluating new technologies, and recommending adoption where appropriate.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Act as a liaison between the technical team and non-technical stakeholders, effectively communicating technical constraints and solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on reliable, highly available, and fault-tolerant platforms.
• Highly skilled with Python and React TypeScript, with a strong understanding of their respective ecosystems and best practices.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing software for highly regulated systems (payments, financial, etc).
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Ability to balance security, performance, and usability considerations in technical designs.
• Experience scaling distributed systems for improved availability, performance, and further scalability.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a production environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience working at a Payment Gateway or Processor (e.g., Tsys, Adyen, Stripe, Square, Fiserv, etc).
• Familiarity with Card Networks & Banking Rails (Visa, Mastercard, ACH, SEPA, RTP, SWIFT, etc). Bonus points for knowledge of 3D Secure (3DS 2.0/2.2), Tokenization, and secure card storage & processing.
• Previous compliance experience with PCI DSS, SOC2, or NIST security standards.
• Knowledgeable regarding encryption, OAuth, JWT, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), and KYC (Know Your Customer).
• Expertise in risk & fraud detection, including machine learning models, anomaly detection, and chargeback prevention.

Qualifications

• Base salary range is $170,000-$240,000 USD, depending on location and experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• RSUs
• Paid vacation, 10 company holidays, sick time, and volunteer time off
• Employee Resource Groups to build community and inclusion at work
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
• Tuition reimbursement for up to $2,000 per calendar year to assist with your professional development