Senior Software Engineer, Ratepay

• We are looking for an experienced software engineer with strong expertise in PHP and Java, deep knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture, and a passion for delivering high-quality, scalable solutions
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong proficiency in backend development
• Professional experience in PHP development, with solid hands-on expertise
• Professional experience in Java development, particularly with Spring/Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience with Laravel (PHP), Spring Boot (Java), Git, Docker, and PostgreSQL
• Strong conceptual knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture
• Experience with full software lifecycle development and a DevOps mindset
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, aligned with Ratepay’s values of ownership and teamwork

Desirable

• As a Senior Software Engineer (PHP/Java) at Ratepay, you will play a crucial role in our mission to streamline and enhance our payment processing systems
• You will be part of the Buyer Experience (BUX) product development team, which is responsible for direct communication with buyers via email, post, and web portals
• This team also provides critical tools for our customer service center and merchant partners
• BUX is the only product area at Ratepay that interacts directly with buyers, defining our external image with millions of monthly contacts
• As such, we are the competence center for customer service, customer-facing solutions, and front-end technology
• In this role, you will take full ownership of the software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment
• Develop, operate, and continuously improve our products, ensuring robust and scalable solutions
• Take a leading role in the refactoring of our Customer Service (CS) platform, transitioning from PHP to Java-based architecture
• Bring your expertise in PHP and Java to drive technical innovation and mentor fellow engineers
• Champion best practices in software development, ensuring clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Foster a DevOps mindset and take ownership of solutions in an AWS environment ("you build it, you run it")
• Design and implement new features and services, optimizing system performance and user experience
• Be a key knowledge carrier for PHP while actively supporting our shift to Java
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to increase the technical excellence of our engineering culture