Pagos Consultants · 21 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Payments
Pagos Consultants is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help build the core infrastructure powering global payments. In this high-impact role, you’ll design and implement systems that process billions of dollars in transactions, collaborating closely with Product and fellow engineers to shape and build high-throughput, reliable payment processing systems.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement high-throughput, reliable payment processing systems
Build APIs and SDKs used by merchants around the world
Develop fraud detection and risk management features using real-time data
Architect systems for performance, scalability, and observability at scale
Optimize database queries, caching strategies, and service communication patterns
Ship end-to-end product features from design to deployment
Contribute to technical decisions, mentor peers, and shape engineering culture
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js; React experience is a plus
Deep understanding of REST API design, relational and document databases (especially MongoDB), and distributed systems
Experience building systems with high transaction volumes or strict correctness requirements
Comfortable with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar) and containerized deployments
Track record of shipping and maintaining production systems
Clear communicator who can discuss technical tradeoffs with engineers and non-engineers alike
Preferred
Experience in payments, fintech, or blockchain/crypto