Team Lead Engineer - Fintech (Remote)

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Team Lead Engineer to join our technology team, a leading global Payment Orchestrator. In this role, you will lead a team of talented engineers to design, develop, and optimize cutting-edge payment solutions, including One-Off Payments and Subscription Modules, while supporting a diverse range of payment methods such as card processing, eWallets, and Alternative Payment Methods (APMs). Your technical expertise and leadership will be pivotal in ensuring our platform remains robust, scalable, and innovative to meet the demands of a global merchant base.

Macropay is a fintech leader in payment orchestration, providing businesses with seamless access to global payment solutions for over four years. Specializing in revenue optimization, we offer card processing and alternative payment methods enhanced by smart routing, fraud prevention, and an intuitive dashboard. Backed by a team of payment and fraud experts, our all-in-one platform is designed to maximize revenue, reduce costs, and improve the payment experience—all through a single API integration.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of backend and frontend engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Design and develop scalable and high-performance backend services using Java.
• Optimize system performance and ensure smooth API integrations across different services.
• Work closely with Product, DevOps, and Security teams to define technical strategies and implement best practices.
• Ensure high code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain and improve monitoring and alerting systems to ensure system reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently while maintaining system stability.
• Lead the adoption of modern development practices such as TDD, clean architecture, and microservices design.
• Drive the technical roadmap by evaluating new technologies and frameworks to enhance the platform.

• encourage a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability across technical teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience is valued).
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with Product, DevOps, and Security teams.
• Over 7 years of professional experience in software engineering, including:
• 5+ years of experience with Node.js and proficiency in frontend development with React and TypeScript as the primary programming language.
• 4+ years leading hybrid engineering teams ( inhouse and outsource).
• 5+ years of domain expertise in payment industry, fintech, banking, or financial services, with a deep understanding of industry-specific requirements, compliance, and high-availability systems.
• Deep expertise in software architecture, microservices, and cloud-based solutions in AWS.
• Experience with Java and NodeJs.
• Expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and behavior-driven testing methodologies, ensuring robust, maintainable code.
• Deep understanding and practical application of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, including SOLID design, Clean Architecture, and advanced software design patterns.
• Advanced proficiency in Web/API environments, including:
• HTTP protocols
• Designing and consuming RESTful services
• Creating efficient, secure, and high-performance APIs
• Proficiency in database design and optimization (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to independently and proactively solve problems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to shape HR strategy for a global, innovative fintech company.
• Professional development opportunities and resources.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work culture.
• Full Remote Work.

Join us in an environment where you're free to innovate, learn, and grow alongside passionate professionals. At Macropay, you'll tackle exciting challenges and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional user experiences.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Macropay is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, which means we encourage applications from people with different backgrounds, interests, and personal circumstances. Our team welcomes applicants regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, and/or disabilities. All we need is your high energy, skills, and willingness to be part of a great project!

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