Full Stack Lead Software Engineer - Payments

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Full Stack Lead Software Engineer – Payments in the United States.

We are seeking a skilled Full Stack Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of robust, secure, and scalable payment systems. In this role, you will lead a distributed engineering team, collaborating with cross-functional partners including product, design, finance, and algorithms. You will plan, build, and maintain software solutions that improve client payment experiences, optimize operational efficiency, and support financial compliance. The role demands strong technical leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor engineers while ensuring high-quality software delivery. You will be instrumental in shaping engineering culture, guiding project execution, and influencing technical decisions that impact a global user base. This position offers a fully remote working environment with flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Accountabilities:

·        Lead the design, development, and maintenance of payment processing systems and features.

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver complex projects on time.

·        Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews to foster growth within the engineering team.

·        Break down projects into actionable milestones and communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.

·        Ensure software quality and sustainability through TDD, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices.

·        Contribute to the evolution of distributed services architecture, technical design, and problem-solving processes.

·        5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including Ruby on Rails and modern web stacks (Golang, PostgreSQL, GraphQL).

·        1+ year of experience in technical leadership, including driving decisions and guiding project goals.

·        Hands-on experience with frontend frameworks (Next.js, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS).

·        Experience in payment processing systems, integrations, and financial compliance processes.

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills, collaboration in distributed teams, and mentoring abilities.

·        Ability to work independently, take initiative, and balance multiple priorities in a remote environment.

·        Familiarity with scalable, resilient service architectures and modern software development practices.

·        Competitive salary within a range of $111,800—$186,000 USD.

·        Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

·        Equity awards through restricted stock units based on performance.

·        Flexible, fully remote work environment across the United States.

·        Professional growth opportunities, mentorship, and collaborative engineering culture.

·        Paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs supporting work-life balance.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile undergoes an AI-powered screening designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the role’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, the three candidates with the highest match are automatically shortlisted.
🧠 When needed, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias, focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, it is shared directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are determined by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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