Lead Engineer / Payment Architect

Maxana

7h • Remote

About The Position

We are leading a modernization initiative for a high-growth digital commerce platform focused on payment orchestration, gateway optimization, and API-driven architecture.
This role will architect and lead integration efforts involving:
Payment gateway orchestration
Tokenization strategy
Direct PSP integrations
Subscription billing logic
Checkout modernization without disruption
Experience with orchestration platforms such as Gr4vy, Stripe, etc. is highly desirable, but not required. Deep payments architecture experience is mandatory.

Requirements

• 8+ years backend engineering experience
• 4+ years in payments infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of:
• REST APIs
• Webhooks
• Tokenization
• Recurring billing logic
• Card-not-present flows
• Experience integrating PSPs (e.g., Worldpay, Checkout.com, Adyen, Stripe, etc.)
• Experience designing high-availability systems

Nice To Haves

• Gr4vy integration exposure
• Subscription/SaaS billing systems
• Gateway-to-direct processor migration projects

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead end-to-end payment orchestration strategy
• Design multi-PSP routing logic and failover systems
• Lead integration from gateway abstraction to direct acquirer connections
• Oversee token migration and vault strategy
• Ensure PCI-compliant design and security best practices
• Guide backend and DevOps engineers through execution

Benefits

• High-Impact Architecture Project
• Executive Visibility
• Competitive Contract Compensation
• Flexible Remote Structure
• Clear Scope, Clear Timeline
• Long-Term Engagement
• Technical Ownership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed