Senior Software Engineer, Shift4
Commerce-enabling technology
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Commerce-enabling technology
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To power commerce through our bold and determined spirit, and deliver the most trusted, comprehensive commerce experience.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of total relevant industry experience within software development
- 4+ years working with Python 2 & 3 on the UNIX/Linux platform developing front-end and back-end applications.
- 4+ years of experience working with SQL databases like PostgreSQL
- 3+ years working in Agile teams, utilizing Extreme Programming Practices
- Strong experience with Python 2 & 3, PostgreSQL, UNIX/Linux
- Familiarity with HTML
- Experience working with globally distributed teams
- Experience with point of sale systems, hospitality software, and/or online payments solutions including gift cards and loyalty programs would be a significant advantage
- Computer Science or Engineering degree, or equivalent practical experience
What the job involves
- Shift4 Payments is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to be a key member of a high-velocity engineering team
- In this role, you will work hands-on with our platform tech stack to design, develop, and maintain high-quality features
- You will collaborate closely with engineering leadership and product teams to ensure alignment with business needs and deliver robust solutions
- As a Senior Software Engineer, you will mentor junior engineers, address technical debt, and help drive platform modernization
- Feature Development & Technical Leadership: Work within the platform tech stack to deliver high-quality features, resolve issues, and adhere to best practices
- Architecture & Design: Collaborate with team leads and engineering leadership to contribute to technical design and platform architecture development
- System Debugging & Support: Diagnose and resolve issues with deployed systems in collaboration with DevOps, providing Level 3 support as needed
- Technical Expertise: Become a technical expert in key parts of the platform and contribute to platform modernization and technical debt reduction efforts
- Collaboration & Alignment: Work closely with the product team, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of requirements and ensure alignment with business needs
- Mentorship & Development: Mentor junior engineers and support their technical growth and development within the team
- Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and best practices
Our take
An industry leader in integrated payment processing, Shift4 serves markets across North America, Europe and Asia. Its fintech solutions simplify complex payment ecosystems and power billions of transactions a year across many industries.
With hundreds of thousands of customers, Shift4 has developed hundreds of payment methods and processes a staggering $260 billion annually. Its clients include a large number of professional sports teams globally, as well as colleges and entertainment venues.
Interestingly for a company so far-reaching, the 1994-founded Shift4 only opened its stock with an IPO in 2020. Since then, it has established partnerships with companies such as the Minnesota Vikings American football team and software point-of-sale company Ingenico. This exemplifies the diversity of Shift4’s impressive client base.
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Aug 2000
$7.3m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $7.3m
Company benefits
- Opportunities for career growth, skill-building, and advancement
- Wellness programs, including mental health resources
- Happy hours, office celebrations, and well-being initiatives
- Paid time off for relaxation and quality time with loved ones
- Various paid leave programs, including sick leave, parental leave, and more to support life's important moments
- Flexible work schedules empower you to manage your commitments effectively
- Employee-nominated "Top Gun Program" to recognize exceptional individuals
Company HQ
Center Valley, PA
Leadership
D. Taylor Lauber
(CEO)Formerly Principal at The Blackstone Group, Executive Relationship Manager at Merrill Lynch, Director of Technology at Lois Schneider Realtor and Project Manager at United Bank Card.
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