Manager, Software Engineering- Payments
Role summary
Skimmer is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering for their Payments and Finance team. This player/coach role involves leading a small team of developers while also contributing code to enhance the platform's credit card processing, payment gateways, and financial integrations. The primary goal is to ensure a secure, reliable, and compliant payments ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with API integrations, specifically with Stripe and accounting platforms like QuickBooks Online, and possess expertise in C# and Microsoft SQL. Proficiency in AI tools for development productivity and a strong understanding of payment compliance (PCI DSS) are also key requirements.
Skimmer
is on a mission: to modernize the pool and spa service and repair industry. We’re a private equity-backed company with 6000+ customers using Skimmer’s pool service platform to transform their businesses. But we’re not stopping there (there are over 70,000 pool service companies in this surprisingly large “niche” space).
Our customers love us almost as much as we love them (check out
our reviews
and our NPS score of 68!)
We were recently honored to join the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies, the Deloitte Fast 500, were named one of Built In Austin's Best Startups, as well as Austin's Best Places for Working Parents.
We’re looking for big thinkers with small egos, so let’s dive in!
Our Values: At Skimmer we
- Realize our customers' success is our success.
- Build humble, diverse teams who have fun winning.
- Drive results with urgency.
- Earn trust through transparent communication.
Who are you? / About You:
Skimmer is looking for a player/coach technical leader
for our Payments and Finance Development team. You will be responsible for
leading a small team
of developers and contributing code that improves our platform's operations around credit card processing, payment gateways, and financial integrations. You will report to the VP of Engineering and partner closely with Product, Finance, Customer Success, and Support stakeholders.
The Payments and Finance Development Team owns all financial aspects of the Skimmer platform and mobile app, including credit card processing, payment gateways, and integration with accounting platforms. They own metrics like payment success rate, transaction security, and finance system data integrity. A separate team owns the Stripe integration for subscribing to Skimmer. This role owns the finance integrations that our customers use.
*Your number 1 goal in this role is to ensure a secure, reliable, and compliant payments and financial ecosystem.*
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with API-based, real-time integrations, especially focusing on Stripe credit card processing and finance systems. As a player/coach, you will ensure technical excellence while leading a small team. Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance team productivity and code quality is a significant plus. Your role is critical in ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant financial operations within the Skimmer platform.
You will be joining a company with a collaborative culture, focus on customers, and emphasis on having a good time together! 🏊
What you'll do:
- Lead and manage a small team of development engineers, acting as a
player/coach
to mentor and contribute technically.
- Be the internal technical expert on Skimmer's payments and finance systems, including Stripe credit card processing.
- Drive the integration and maintenance of financial and accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online) to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Utilize AI tools and best practices
to maximize the productivity and efficiency of your development team.
- Assist in vendor selection for payment gateways and financial solutions.
- Develop and implement secure, reliable APIs and systems for all payment and finance-related functionality.
- Oversee security and compliance for payment card industry data (PCI DSS).
Early Projects (first 90 days):
- Lead the migration or upgrade of our core Stripe credit card processing system to the latest API standards.
- Scope and initiate the integration with QuickBooks Online or a similar accounting platform.
- Review and enhance our current PCI compliance posture and data security protocols.
Your Experience:
- Experience in a technical leadership or lead player/coach role
leading a development team’s prioritized workload at a SaaS startup.
- Proven expertise building API integrations for SaaS products, specifically in the credit card processing and finance domain.
- Deep, hands-on expertise with Stripe credit card processing and payment gateways.
- Experience integrating with accounting platforms like QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar
.
- Proficiency leveraging and implementing AI tools (preferably Claude) for development productivity.
- Expertise developing in C# and proficient with Microsoft SQL.
- Strong business acumen and an understanding of tax, accounting, and payment compliance (e.g., PCI DSS).
- High emotional
intelligence (EQ), and a track record of leading successful cross-functional projects.