Payment Systems Developer (The Transaction Architect)

Unreal Gigs - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

About the position

The Payment Systems Developer, also known as The Transaction Architect, is responsible for designing and developing secure and scalable payment systems that facilitate millions of transactions per second. This role involves creating innovative payment gateways, e-wallets, and financial APIs, while collaborating with finance experts, software engineers, and security specialists to ensure reliable and compliant payment solutions across various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build secure and scalable payment systems, including gateways, payment APIs, and e-wallets.
• Integrate third-party payment providers like Stripe, PayPal, and Square into existing systems.
• Implement strong security measures to protect payment data and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop and maintain APIs and SDKs for payment solutions, ensuring they are well-documented and user-friendly.
• Collaborate on projects involving blockchain or cryptocurrency payments.
• Continuously optimize payment systems for performance and troubleshoot payment-related issues.
• Regularly monitor payment system performance and conduct security audits.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in designing and developing payment systems, including payment gateways and digital wallets.
• Proficiency in building and integrating RESTful APIs for payment processing.
• Deep understanding of payment security standards and practices, including PCI-DSS compliance.
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency payments.
• Excellent collaboration skills and problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications in payment systems or security (e.g., Certified Payments Professional, Certified Information Systems Security Professional).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with low co-pays and premiums.
• Competitive vacation, sick leave, and 20 paid holidays per year.
• Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options.
• Opportunities for training, certification reimbursement, and career advancement programs.
• Access to wellness programs, including gym memberships and mental health resources.
• Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
• Confidential counseling and support services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.
• Opportunities to participate in community service and volunteer activities.
• Employee recognition programs to celebrate achievements and milestones.