Principal Software Engineer

June 19

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You see a card. We see endless possibilities.™

Virtual and Physical Cards • Tokenization • On Demand Delivery • API • Alternative Lending

501 - 1000

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-06

Description

• Lead the architecture, design and implementation for major complex distributed systems • Be a subject matter expert (SME) regarding card payments, domain modeling and accounting (ledgering, settlement, recon etc.) • Build the engineering design and the scaffolding that mid-level engineers can take and do the in-fill • Create simple elegant solutions that scale and reduce complexity, including removing code. Your solutions keep human toil/support to a minimum • Lead from the front and own your system, including working with others. You will make your system better while leveraging the rest of the team to help them learn and grow • Be the proven/demonstrable expert - people (from entry level engineers to business leaders) will go to you for your experience, credibility and approachability. Your name will come up often because of your capabilities and impact. At the same time, you will teach people to fish rather than fish for them • Articulately define an architecture including diagraming, while at the same time present/debate with a diverse audience • Manage your time and ensure you can delegate/provide opportunities for growth for others vs. get involved where you have to

Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering experience • In-depth knowledge of card payments, double-entry bookkeeping and settlement systems and domain driven design • Deep understanding of payments ecosystem: merchants, acquirers, card networks and card issuers/processors • Demonstrated experience/problems solved in the Fintech space, preferably in card issuing and/or payment processing. You understand the payments space, payments systems, and ISO 8583 messaging specifications • Demonstrated software development (Java) and operations experience with real time event based (payment) processing • We use Java throughout the business but welcome experience in different programming languages • Demonstrated ability to craft and deliver large complex projects • Demonstrated experience with simplifying legacy code and migrating existing customers on new stacks • Demonstrated experience with databases and scaling transactional data stores • Demonstrated experience with deploying and maintaining distributed systems on AWS • Demonstrated passion to write code with great quality and test coverage • Demonstrated experience with Agile Scrum and TDD • Strong communication skills - including the ability to listen to the needs of others and comprehend complex matters, articulate issues in a clear and concise manner, and present effectively in both oral and written presentations to all levels in the organization • Team-oriented approach – can effectively lead a project or participate as an effective team member as well as work cross-functionally with other organizations

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options • Flexible time off – take what you need • Retirement savings program with company contribution • Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program • Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave • Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice • Monthly stipend to support our remote work model • Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development