Lead Software Engineer
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Lead development of core platform features to reduce payment processing costs and improve speed for businesses.
Role type
Senior IC software engineer (payments platform)
Builds
Unified payment processing platform
Domain
Fintech / Payments
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
software architecture, scalable code design, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), problem-solving
Preferred skills
payment processing systems, blockchain/decentralized technologies, DevOps/CI-CD
Technologies
Python, Java, JavaScript, AWS, Azure
Responsibilities
Lead development of core platform features, collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and ship new features, write clean and scalable code, mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
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## About the role
Reduce payment processing costs, save time, and get paid faster. All within one platform!
## Responsibilities
- Lead the development of core platform features
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends
## Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in software development
- Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)
- Strong understanding of software design patterns and architecture
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
## Nice to have
- Experience with payment processing systems
- Familiarity with blockchain or decentralized technologies
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with remote team collaboration tools
## What we offer
- Competitive salary: $90k – $102k
- Remote work flexibility (based in São Paulo, Brazil)
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Health and wellness benefits
## About the company
Alternative Payments is a fast-growing company focused on revolutionizing the payment processing industry. We provide a unified platform that helps businesses reduce costs, save time, and get paid faster. With a mission to make financial transactions seamless and efficient, we are scaling rapidly and looking for talented engineers to join our team.
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