Senior Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the design and development of high quality customer-centric payment solutions that PayJunction’s partners rely on.  Using the agile development process you will continually improve the team's collaboration and the efficiency of our software.  You will play a crucial role in ensuring project success, maintaining code quality, and contributing to the long-term product strategy.
 

Why PayJunction?

PayJunction is relentless and emphatical about helping others.  We exist to drive the success of our partners.  Specifically, the developers who connect to us, businesses who process payments through us, and all of our team members who work with us at PayJunction.

We believe dreams inspire people to start a business, and others to partner with them.  While building dreams, entrepreneurs and business professionals will face many challenges along the way. We believe great partners can make all the difference.

We are your dream partner.  
Your success is our success. 
Our dream is to help you realize yours.

We exist to drive the success of our partners.  We do this by fundamentally changing the way you transact with others.  We just happen to make great payment systems.  If you love helping others succeed, in a culture that celebrates perfecting your craft, consider partnering with us.

Location

PayJunction takes a Flex First approach to work environments. This means that our team members can choose to work from our Santa Barbara office or remotely from home. We ensure that everyone has the resources and equipment to work where they feel most productive. We trust our teams to make the best decision for their work environment. All PayJunction employees must reside in one of the following states: CA, IL, TX, MN, CO, GA, NY.   

Mission

Our Engineering team’s mission is to design, develop, and maintain the products, technology, and systems that drive our partners’ success.

Vision

Our Engineering team’s vision is that thousands of partners love and rely on our platform to make payments simple.

Stack

We operate in a Linux and Mac environment, and use Java and TypeScript for our development. Puppet is our infrastructure automation tool and we rely on Selenium, Karma and JUnit for testing. Learn more about our stack and engineering process read here: https://blog.payjunction.com/payjunction-engineering-ethos

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large projects, requiring significant payments product understanding and technical design.
• Ability to remove ambiguity and solve problems while disseminating information effectively.
• Work with stakeholders to develop Product Requirement Documents for PayJunction’s payment processing solutions, documenting and articulating technical decisions.
• Ensure business outcomes by delivering your work using the Agile development process. Regularly communicate project status and metrics to the team.
• Give team members feedback during design, code, and demo reviews.
• Own and manage project backlogs, status tracking, and reporting.
• Produce customer-facing documentation that is accurate and concise.
• Mentor and assist teammates.
• Follow stringent quality assurance protocols, ensuring compliance with relevant legal and industry standards (PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.).
• Maintain a defect rate of less than 1% in all product releases and ensure compliance with audit requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience, with a strong preference for candidates familiar with the Netty framework.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, including leading projects and delegating tasks within an Agile software development environment.
• 5+ years of professional experience using, maintaining, and developing APIs.
• 3+ years of experience working alongside of a UI/UX team to plan and implement simple frontends. Recent experience with a modern frontend framework is preferred. Experience implementing simple frontends for small-screen devices is also a plus.
• BS/BA degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant field is a plus. 
• Proven experience working through the full Agile Software Development Lifecycle, from planning to deployment.
• Proficient in writing effective unit tests using JUnit to ensure system reliability, with experience in using Selenium (or a similar E2E testing framework) for testing application functionality, user interactions, and critical workflows.
• Experience in integrating with third-party applications using formal specification documents, ensuring seamless and reliable system interoperability.

About PayJunction

Founded in 2000 by three UCSB graduates, PayJunction has grown from a bootstrapped startup to a recognized and respected leader in the payments industry. PayJunction processes more than $12 billion dollars annually for thousands of businesses with solutions that make it easy to accept credit and debit card payments in-store, online, and on-the-go.

Our people-first culture values long-term relationships over short-term profits. Honesty and integrity are part of every interaction with partners, customers and employees. We foster a collaborative work environment, where creative ideas are welcomed, teams are inspired, and success is celebrated. PayJunction is a place where you can find experienced mentors and supportive friends who are committed to your growth.

Total Rewards Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision paid 100% by company for you and your dependents
• 401k with 6% match
• FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Long-term & short-term disability coverage for you paid 100% by company
• 8 paid company holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays per year
• 1 paid volunteer day per year
• Paid Time Off
• Annual learning stipend
• Home office equipment stipend
• Quarterly “fun budgets” for team bonding events
• Opportunity to be part of a company that is changing a whole industry
• Opportunity for growth within the company
• Opportunity for remote, in-office, or hybrid work 

Office Environment

• The opportunity to choose the work environment that best suits you - remote, in-office, or hybrid.
• All remote & hybrid team members can enjoy:
  • Company-provided equipment for your home office
  • An equipment allowance for home office essentials
  • The opportunity to work at one of Glassdoor's Top 30 Best Places to Work in the US, 2020!
• Those who choose to come into the office can look forward to:
  • Bright and open offices in downtown Santa Barbara
  • Stocked snack kitchens 
  • Collaborative work spaces with Herman Miller chairs, height-adjustable desks, and a large 32-inch monitors
  • Dog-friendly office

Company Values

• Build the Dream
• Put People First
• Value Long Term Relationships Over Short Term Profit
• Make it Simple
• Be Data Driven
• Own It

The base salary range for this role is $150k - $165k/year plus benefits.  Actual base salary offered will vary depending on factors including but not limited to: education, experience, skills and qualifications. PayJunction is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a work environment where people from all backgrounds and identities thrive. We firmly believe that more diversity and inclusion in our workforce creates a stronger team, product, and culture.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. PayJunction reserves the right to conduct background and/or credit checks on all of its potential employees.