Senior Engineer, Backend - Orchestration

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will lead backend development initiatives, make sound architectural decisions, and help deliver scalable services that support complex payment workflows and seamless integrations.

• Design, develop, and maintain core backend services for high-performance, complex distributed systems.

• Take ownership of key technical decisions, balancing scalability, reliability, maintainability, and delivery speed.

• Build and optimize backend architecture to support evolving product requirements and business growth.

• Write clean, modern, well-tested code that follows established engineering standards.

• Apply modern software development practices, including test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD), where appropriate.

• Develop and improve frameworks, tools, and workflows that enable customers and third-party developers to integrate services efficiently.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and product teams to deliver solutions aligned with user and business needs.

• Conduct code reviews, share technical knowledge, and identify opportunities to improve engineering practices.

• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability.

• Contribute to improving payment workflows and the overall developer experience for merchants and integration partners.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has strong backend engineering fundamentals, understands the complete software development lifecycle, and can work independently while collaborating effectively within a remote, product-focused team.

• In-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle, including system design, development, testing, and deployment.

• Experience designing and implementing backend services for distributed systems.

• Knowledge of building developer frameworks, integration tools, and workflows that simplify customer and third-party integrations.

• Proficiency in a backend programming language; experience with Python is advantageous, but candidates from other technical backgrounds are welcome.

• Familiarity with modern development methodologies, including TDD and BDD, is beneficial.

• Understanding of scalable system design, code quality, testing strategies, and maintainable software architecture.

• Knowledge of the payments industry and an interest in optimizing merchant and developer experiences.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A self-motivated, proactive approach, with the ability to take ownership, work autonomously, and deliver results.

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ability to work remotely and contribute effectively within a globally distributed team.

• Location eligibility: The original job listing specifies Poland, Portugal, Hungary, Romania, or South Africa. India is not listed among the eligible work locations, so eligibility should be confirmed before applying.

Benefits:

• Remote work: Fully remote working environment with a globally distributed team.

• Equity: Competitive share options.

• Paid time off: Flexible holiday policy, with a minimum of 25 days to be taken.

• Coworking access: Access to coworking spaces across major cities.

• Team connection: Workations and an annual company retreat.

• Equipment: High-quality equipment suited to your role.

• Home office support: £500 contribution toward setting up your home office.

• Learning and development: Generous learning budget to support professional growth.

• Healthcare: Private medical insurance.

• Additional perks: Other benefits depending on location.

• Collaborative environment: Strong onboarding, supportive colleagues, and opportunities to contribute to challenging engineering projects.