Lead Software Engineer, Accela

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or a related field, with at least 7 years of professional software development experience
• At least 5 years of experience developing payment systems, financial applications, or highly regulated software systems
• Strong expertise in Java, with a demonstrated ability to design and implement complex backend services
• Deep understanding of domain-driven design principles and experience applying DDD to real-world business problems
• Knowledge of payment gateway integrations, tokenization, and PCI DSS compliance requirements
• Strong understanding of test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) methodologies
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, preferably using the SAFe methodology
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical and regulatory constraints
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers

Desirable

• This role is part of our engineering team delivering Accela’s payment platform, a critical system serving government agencies with secure payment processing capabilities
• As a Lead Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on payment system architecture, ensuring PCI DSS compliance and implementing best practices across our technology stack
• The work involves designing and building scalable payment integrations, leading complex technical initiatives, and mentoring engineers on domain-driven design and reactive programming patterns
• You will collaborate across disciplines, including backend, infrastructure, security, and compliance teams, to deliver production-quality payment solutions
• This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving complex architectural challenges in regulated environments, working with modern technologies, and making technical decisions with broad organizational impact
• Lead the technical design and architecture of payment system components, ensuring scalability, security, and PCI DSS compliance
• Design and implement payment gateway integrations using domain-driven design principles and reactive programming patterns
• Collaborate with InfoSec and Legal teams to ensure proper data classification, security controls, and regulatory compliance
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers on payment systems, Java development, test-driven development, and architectural patterns
• Drive architectural decisions through technical RFCs, design reviews, and cross-team collaboration
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and behavior-driven development scenarios
• Participate in the on-call rotation for production payment systems, investigating and resolving critical issues
• Lead technical initiatives from concept through delivery, working effectively across distributed teams in Ireland, the USA, and Costa Rica
• Contribute to engineering standards, code review practices, and the continuous improvement of development processes
• Stay current with payment industry trends, security best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to fintech systems