Senior Software Engineer (Java) - IPP

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they can truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Senior Software Engineer, In-Person Payments (IPP) Team

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer for the In-Person Payments team in Chicago. This team is part of Adyen's Payment Solution, developing a new chapter of payment solutions like Tap to Pay on iPhone. We believe in the future where payments mean less hardware, flexibility, and mobility during checkout. Our ambition is to build the most customer-focused software so businesses can use any device to take payments anywhere in the world. Have a look at this blog post to find out more! 

As a Senior Java Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing more substantial technical changes and mentoring Software Engineers I and II. You will also work closely with the product team to understand the scope of changes for our merchants and tackle security and compliance challenges. 

What you'll do

• You will bring a new perspective on best engineering practices, improvements, and opportunities.
• You will lead complex technical projects from requirements analysis through design, implementation, testing, and launch into production.
• You will be hands-on and contribute to the implementation while offering technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers.
• You will mentor and guide engineers to improve their technical skills and make informed decisions.
• You will work from the office at least three days per week. 

Who you are

• You have at least 7 years of professional experience as an engineer and are currently working as a Senior Software Engineer or at a similar level.
• You will raise the bar on the software creation process, system design, reliability, testing, and general problem-solving beyond my team.
• You have great communication skills and can articulate complex technical vision and strategy to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You are skilled at collaborating with various people, including senior leaders, Product Managers, Android Engineers, iOS Engineers, Kotlin Engineers, and other Software Engineers.

Required technical qualifications: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of building Java-based web services (RESTful, SOAP)
• Experienced in designing performant database models in PostgreSQL or other relational databases
• Knowledgeable of various software architecture paradigms such as event-driven or message queueing systems

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you're from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What's next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Don't be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This role is based out of our Chicago office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.