Staff Software Engineer - Backend(Java)

Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow Actions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectives Proactively improves existing structures & processes Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor As a Staff Engineer - Backend, you'll define the technical roadmap and drive innovation. You'll collaborate with product and engineering leadership to deliver impactful solutions. Strong analytical skills to analyze requirements and transform into scalable software designs. Strong advocate of code craftsmanship, good coding standards and use of tools that will improve the quality of the delivered code Define and execute the backend technology strategy. Drive innovation and experimentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business outcomes 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Your way to impact You'll design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers' experiences and our company's success. 8+ years of backend development experience and a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java) Expert in back-end development using Java EE technologies (e.g. Java language, application servers, servlet containers, JMS, JPA, Spring MVC, Hibernate) Leadership in designing and architecting scalable backend systems with a focus on cloud-native solutions, microservices, and serverless architectures. Expertise in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems using Java EE, with extensive experience in Spring MVC or Hibernate. Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, drive technical roadmaps, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Expertise in designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems with a focus on high availability and disaster recovery. Experience with advanced security practices, including secure coding, encryption, and access control. Proven ability to influence and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Deep expertise in backend technologies and architecture. Experience with using Agile/Scrum methodology for software development Experience with large-scale, high-performance systems. Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Contributions to open-source projects. Payment systems experience is a plus!