Staff Solution Engineer

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 Solution Architecture & Pre-Sales Design and architect enterprise-grade payment wallet solutions using Java microservices, APIs, and cloud-native technologies Lead technical discovery sessions with prospective enterprise clients; develop compelling business cases and technical solution designs Conduct proof-of-concept pilots and prepare comprehensive RFP responses addressing complex payment integration scenarios Serve as primary technical advisor during pre-sales, translating client requirements into scalable architectural designs Contribute to internal innovation initiatives and product roadmap recommendations based on client feedback 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Act as trusted technical advisor to Leadership and technical stakeholders throughout engagement lifecycle Facilitate multi-stakeholder workshops; maintain clear communication on scope, technical decisions, and risk management Support complex RFx/RFP negotiations and vendor evaluations; navigate regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, AML/KYC, regional compliance) Lead or significantly influence large-scale enterprise engagements from discovery through implementation 7+ years professional experience in software development, solution architecture, or technical consulting 5+ years specializing in payment systems, fintech solutions, or financial services platforms 3+ years in client-facing pre-sales or solution engineering roles within fintech/financial services Proven track record leading enterprise engagements with measurable business outcomes Expert Java proficiency (Spring Boot/Cloud, microservices patterns, distributed systems, performance optimization) Advanced payment systems knowledge: payment gateways, digital wallets, tokenization, PCI-DSS compliance, payment APIs Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP): containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), databases (SQL/NoSQL), CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code RESTful API design, event-driven architectures (Kafka/RabbitMQ), caching strategies, distributed tracing/observability tools High-throughput system design, load testing, database optimization, and performance tuning Exceptional executive communication; ability to translate complex technical concepts for C-suite audiences Expert requirements analysis, stakeholder management, and strategic problem-solving Deep understanding of financial services business models, payment economics, and regulatory landscapes Strong project leadership and ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority