Senior Backend Engineer - Payments
AI Summary
A senior backend engineer will build and integrate payment orchestration systems and direct PSP connections for a payment modernization initiative, owning API integrations, routing logic, webhook handling, tokenization, and subscription billing.
About this role
About the Project
We are leading a modernization initiative for a high-growth digital commerce platform focused on **payment orchestration, gateway optimization, and API-driven architecture **.
Experience with orchestration platforms such as Gr4vy, Stripe, etc. is highly desirable, but not required. Deep payments experience is mandatory.
About the Role
We are seeking a senior backend engineer to support a payment modernization initiative. You will work directly under the CTO to build and integrate payment orchestration systems and direct PSP connections.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain API integrations with multiple PSPs
- Implement payment routing logic
- Develop webhook handlers
- Implement tokenization flows
- Support subscription billing logic
- Ensure resilience, observability, and clean error handling
Requirements
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6+ years backend experience
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Strong in one or more:
* Node.js
* Java
* Python
* Go
- Extensive REST API integration experience
- Webhook processing experience
- Payments domain experience required
- Strong understanding of:
* Auth/Capture flows
* Refund logic
* Chargeback lifecycle
* Subscription billing
Benefits
- High-Impact Architecture Project
- Executive Visibility
- Competitive Contract Compensation
- Flexible Remote Structure
- Clear Scope, Clear Timeline
- Long-Term Engagement
- Technical Ownership
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