Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Marqeta as a Senior Software Engineer and own the delivery of high-impact projects, leveraging your expertise to design solutions for complex problems. Mentor junior engineers, champion process improvements, and foster a collaborative team environment. This flexible role can be performed remotely in Ontario or British Columbia, Canada. You will craft efficient, reusable code, design maintainable components, and partner with stakeholders. The Transaction Excellence team prioritizes quality and reliability, employing a comprehensive testing methodology. Marqeta offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Strong CS fundamentals with 5+ years backend engineering experience
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented languages like Java
• Ability to deliver clean, well-tested code with thorough documentation
• Skill in evaluating and adapting existing designs and technology choices
• Clear, concise communication skills both written and verbal
• Receptiveness to feedback with demonstrated humility and empathy
• Commitment to continuous learning in technology and payments domain expertise
• Quality-focused mindset with testing and performance engineering experience
• Collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork

Responsibilities

• Craft efficient, reusable code that solves complex problems independently
• Design maintainable components with clear, testable APIs
• Partner with stakeholders to resolve technical ambiguities, balancing details with the big picture
• Engage in team processes including agile ceremonies, code reviews, and on-call rotations
• Champion improvements to projects and processes
• Foster team community and mentor junior engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Payments or FinTech experience
• End-to-end service ownership experience including infrastructure maintenance, IaC, CI/CD, and observability tools like Datadog

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options
• Flexible time off – take what you need
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Equity in a publicly-traded company
• Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
• Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
• Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave