🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead the technical foundation for PayJoy's Merchant team, architecting scalable systems that drive growth and innovation. Your work will directly impact over 18 million underserved customers in emerging markets through secure credit solutions and cutting-edge machine learning. This role offers the opportunity to mentor engineers and influence cross-functional initiatives in a mission-driven fintech environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Solve critical technical challenges impacting growth.
• Architect new solutions and implement reusable patterns/frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning.
• Drive continuous improvement in platform and processes.

📋 Requirements

• 12+ years of software engineering experience in high-growth environments.
• Expertise in backend development with Java, Python, PHP, or similar.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and system design principles.

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience with mobile technologies or mobile payment systems.
• Knowledge of fraud and identity aspects in fintech.
• Experience building large-scale systems used by millions of users.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏥 100% Company-funded health insurance for employee and immediate family.
• 🏖️ 20 Paid vacation days and flexible sick leave.
• ✈️ $2,000 USD annual Co-working Travel perk.
• 📚 $2,000 USD annual Professional Development perk.
• 🍱 Catered lunches and $340 Company-funded Commuter benefit.

🚩 Heads Up

• 12+ years experience required for a staff role, possibly excessive.
• Requirements list includes soft skills like 'can-do attitude' and 'team player'.
• Salary range is very high, potentially unrealistic for the level.