Senior Software Engineer (Java) - Bank Payments

1 month agoSeniorSalary: 180K - 243KChicagoHybridBackendJobs by Adyen

Adyen is a financial technology company providing a unified platform for payments, data, and financial products.

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About Adyen

Adyen provides payment processing and financial technology services through a single platform. Its offerings include online and in-person payments, payment methods, risk management, authentication, revenue optimization, issuing, payouts, liquidity management, embedded accounts, and capital. Adyen typically serves global enterprises, retailers, SaaS platforms, marketplaces, and other high-growth businesses.

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About the Role

Lead complex Java-based web service projects from design through production launch, build performant database models, improve scalable distributed platforms, contribute hands-on to implementation, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-volume bank payment capabilities.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of professional engineering experience.
  • Senior Software Engineer or similar-level experience.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
  • Flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail.
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
  • Java-based web services using RESTful and SOAP APIs.
  • Performant database modeling with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
  • Event-driven architecture or message queueing systems.
  • United States work authorization without the need for new visa sponsorship.
  • Openness to some domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

  • Bring your own point of view on engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate across teams and time zones to complete projects.
  • Lead technical projects from requirements analysis through design, implementation, testing, and production launch.
  • Contribute hands-on to implementation while providing technical guidance and mentoring.
  • Improve platform robustness and scalability.
  • Deliver production features at scale.
  • Launch live functionality quickly and iterate often.

Hiring Process

Adyen aims to respond to applications within 5 business days. The interview process typically takes about 4 weeks, though timing may vary by role, and candidates can request flexibility.