Senior Backend Engineer, SpotOn
Python
$130-185k
+ Company stock plan + RSUs
Point-of-sale software and payment processing
Be an early applicant
Point-of-sale software and payment processing
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$130-185k
+ Company stock plan + RSUs
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower small businesses to succeed and grow, by giving them access to cutting-edge payment and software solutions.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in full-stack development
- The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and cloud infrastructure as well as experience in payment processing, fraud prevention, or, more generally, financial services
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on reliable, highly available, and fault-tolerant platforms
- Python proficiency is required; expertise is preferred but strong candidates with a desire to learn more Python will be considered
- Proficiency in SQL and relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
- Ability to balance security, performance, and usability considerations in technical designs
- Experience scaling distributed systems for improved availability, performance, and further scalability
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a production environment
Desirable
- Experience working at a Payment Gateway or Processor (e.g., Tsys, Adyen, Stripe, Square, Fiserv, etc)
- Familiarity with Card Networks & Banking Rails (Visa, Mastercard, ACH, SEPA, RTP, SWIFT, etc). Bonus points for knowledge of 3D Secure (3DS 2.0/2.2), Tokenization, and secure card storage & processing
- Previous compliance experience with PCI DSS, SOC2, or NIST security standards
- Knowledgeable regarding encryption, OAuth, JWT, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), and KYC (Know Your Customer)
- Expertise in risk & fraud detection, including machine learning models, anomaly detection, and chargeback prevention
- Snowflake, Airflow, or other data engineering tools
What the job involves
- You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust backend services using our Python-based tech stack
- Design, and develop scalable solutions to improve the availability, performance, and scalability of our software stack
- Drive technical innovation by staying abreast of industry trends, evaluating new technologies, and recommending adoption where appropriate
- Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Perform code reviews for fellow engineers, providing constructive feedback to maintain code quality
Our take
SpotOn is an end-to-end software and payment platform that provides businesses with a range of payment options, from simple mobile payments to fully integrated restaurant management systems, fueling growth and supporting business evolution, with its innovative, future-proof tools.
The company’s ecosystem of intuitive software, point-of-sale, and payment solutions serves businesses of all sizes from a range of industries, from local family restaurants to Major League Baseball Stadiums. From its flagship SpotOn Restaurant to its latest SpotOn Retail, the company provides tools that manage scheduling, analytics, custom website development, compliance, and omnichannel capabilities.
As a triple unicorn company, SpotOn has seen substantial growth since being founded in 2017, completing numerous funding rounds and consistently delivering new product capabilities and expanded offerings. SpotOn continues to focus on the further development of technology products as it expands its market reach within the retail, food, and hospitality sectors.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
31% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
May 2022
$300m
SERIES F
Sep 2021
$300m
SERIES E
Total funding: $915m
Company benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Stock Options
- Paid vacation, 11 company holidays, sick time, and volunteer time off
- Headspace membership for guided meditation and stress relieving tools through the Sequoia App
- Employee Resource Groups for Diversity and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA+, and other communities
- Desk, Chair and Monitor needed for your home office? We got you
- Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
- Unlimited access to virtual audio and visual workouts through the Sequoia App
- Subscription to Linkedin Learning to expand your knowledge on all kinds of fun topics
- Tuition reimbursement for up to 2k per calendar year to assist with classes of your choice
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Doron Friedman
(Managing Director)Having studied at the Wharton School, spent almost 11 years at Arroweye Solutions, rising to the position of CEO. Co-founded SpotOn in 2011, and was initially the company's co-CEO. Since 2017 has been Managing Director.
Matthew Hyman
(Managing Partner)Founded CardPayment Solutions in 2000, spending 5 years managing the company before starting CentralPayment Corp. After that co-founded SpotOn with Doron, working since 2017 as Managing Partner.
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