Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Card)
Core
Lead backend engineer for credit card systems in the EU, focusing on high-throughput transaction processing and ledgering/reconciliation.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Backend)
Builds
Real-time transaction processing systems and post-transaction ledgering/reconciliation infrastructure for credit cards.
Domain
Fintech / Payments
Required skills
Backend system design at scale, Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes, Front-end development, Technical strategy definition, System architecture, On-call management, Code review standards, Team mentorship
Preferred skills
Thriving in ambiguity, Cross-functional collaboration, Technical writing
Technologies
Python, Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Set technical strategy for the team, lead software engineering for EU card systems, collaborate with product/design/analytics, define operational processes and monitoring, foster team quality culture, develop team talent, manage on-call rotation
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership