Sr. Software Engineer, Payments
Required skills
- Java
- Spring Framework
- Spring Boot
- Spring Security
- microservices
- SaaS
- Kafka
- MSK
- message brokers
- event-driven architectures
Nice to have
- payment processing ecosystem
- PCI DSS
- tokenization
- card networks
- processors
- Network Tokenization
Role summary
VGS, a leader in payment tokenization, is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to develop and maintain Payments services, including Card Attributes, Webhooks, and Event Pipeline. The role involves designing, implementing, testing, deploying, and supporting high-throughput, fault-tolerant microservices within a SaaS platform. Key requirements include 6+ years of Java/Spring expertise, strong experience with Kafka, cloud-native architecture, Kubernetes, CI/CD, APIs, and observability tools. Familiarity with the payment processing ecosystem is a plus. The company offers a remote-first philosophy with flexible work arrangements and competitive benefits.
What you will be doing at VGS…
- Engage in all phases of the software lifecycle- design, implement, test, deploy, and support services in production.
- Maintain a culture of code quality through rigorous testing, automation, and code reviews.
- Be proactive and innovative- we rely on your feedback to build a world-class product.
- Be a part of a team that believes in the core values of transparency, collaboration, grit, and humility; in going above and beyond what is required to do the right thing for our customers and the company; and in having fun while doing all this!
What we are looking for from you (Requirements)...
- Deep hands-on expertise (6+ years) in Java and the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Security, etc.) for building high-scale, production-ready microservices in a SaaS company.
- Strong practical experience working with Kafka (MSK) or other message brokers for building event-driven architectures and handling high-volume data streams.
- Solid understanding and hands-on experience working with cloud-native architecture, microservices, CI/CD (CircleCI, GitHub Actions, Argo), GitOps, APIs and API Gateway, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), Python, and AWS services.
- Strong experience implementing and leveraging Observability solutions (metrics, logging, tracing) using tools like Open Telemetry, Grafana and Prometheus to diagnose and resolve production issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bonus points if you have familiarity with the payment processing ecosystem (PCI DSS, tokenization, card networks, processors).
What you get from us...
• Flexible work hours and flexible PTO• Competitive health benefits• VGS stock options• 401k plan, with employer matching 4% and immediate vesting (available only for US employees)• Life & disability insurance• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent and healthcare FSA (available only for US employees)• Global parental leave program• Employee Assistance Program• Home Internet reimbursement• New hire home office set-up allowance• Professional learning reimbursementAt VGS, we have a remote-first philosophy because we believe flexibility leads to great work and a healthy work-life balance. That said, if you live within 30 miles of one of our office locations, you’ll be on a hybrid schedule with some in-person time—because we know there’s real value in coming together.We’re not about being in the office every day—but we are about connection, collaboration, and the energy that comes from a great brainstorm, a team lunch, or celebrating a big win in person.We consider applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes under all local, state, and federal laws and ordinances (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled).Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.VGS will not be able to provide any kind of employment sponsorship at this time.Please note we are currently only hiring in the following states...California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and WashingtonOriginally posted on Himalayas
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