Staff Software Engineer, Cardless

• We value curiosity, humility, and intensity — we move fast and take ownership. This is a place where a motivated, resourceful person can have an enormous impact on our trajectory
• You bring deep technical expertise with 10+ years in software engineering, including 5+ years of technical leadership
• You've built complex systems at scale, and have experience with cloud environments (AWS) and microservices
• Experience working with No-SQL databases (DynamoDB)
• You excel at both system design and hands-on coding in Java/Python, with experience in crafting high-performance, secure, solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. For example, you’re able able to clearly explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Cardless employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, and to provide proof of vaccination prior to their first day

Desirable

• You'll evolve our platform architecture during an exciting growth phase, creating solutions that will be used by some of the world’s best companies to engage millions of their customers. As a technical leader, you'll coach and mentor other engineers while maintaining hands-on involvement in technical challenges—driving both the vision and its execution
• Lead the technical architecture and development of scalable credit card systems—from initial design to production deployment—with a focus on security, compliance, performance optimization, and business requirements
• Evaluate technologies and frameworks that meet current needs while ensuring future scalability
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning by leading system design reviews and actively mentoring and providing feedback to your peers
• Partner with leadership to shape technical strategy and architectural decisions