Team Lead Engineer

Summary

Join Macropay, a leading global Payment Orchestrator, as a Senior Team Lead Engineer. Lead a team of engineers in designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge payment solutions. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining a robust and scalable platform. You will mentor engineers, define technical strategies, and ensure high code quality. This role requires extensive experience in software engineering, particularly within the payment industry, and proficiency in Java, Node.js, and related technologies. Macropay offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a fully remote work environment.

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

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

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