Senior Solutions Engineer

PPRO • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At PPRO, we simplify access to local payments - providing a local payments platform that empowers giants like PayPal, Stripe, and Microsoft to connect with billions of consumers worldwide. We are on an ambitious, fast-paced mission to 3x our growth by 2028 - and we’re just getting started.

Our magic lies in our team of proud payments nerds. Spanning over 50 nationalities across 10+ global locations, our diverse cultures aren't a checklist; they are the competitive advantage driving our innovation. This is a people-first, high trust environment where you’ll have the autonomy to make a massive impact, own your work end-to-end, and grow through broad exposure, meaningful challenges, and continuous learning. We get things done, challenge respectfully, put the customer first, and recognise that our biggest successes are those we create as a team. If you’re ready to leave your footprint on global commerce, join us.
The Purpose:

PPRO is looking for a Senior Solutions Engineer to serve as the lead technical authority during the commercial lifecycle for major enterprise merchants, PSPs, and marketplaces. Based out of our Chicago office, you will bridge the gap between complex payment technology and strategic deal-making- connecting global clients to PPRO’s network of Local Payment Methods (LPMs), modern unified APIs (GAPI), and Merchant of Record (MoR) solutions.
You will act as the trusted technical partner from initial pre-sales scoping and high-stakes RFP presentations through integration architecture, go-live, and initial post-live support before handing over to Technical Account Management (TAM) and Customer Success.
Our clients rely on PPRO for candid, expert guidance. You will be expected to challenge conventional thinking, simplify complex integration hurdles, and occasionally say "no" when it serves the long-term interest of both the client and PPRO.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing solutions engineering, technical sales, or integration consulting role within payments, fintech, or e-commerce.
• Strong hands-on experience working with REST APIs, webhooks, JSON payloads, and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, cURL). You don't need to be a full-stack developer, but you must speak the language of engineers.
• Deep understanding of global payment infrastructure, cards vs. local payment methods (LPMs), processing flows, authorization mechanics, and Merchant of Record / acquiring models.
• Exceptional presentation skills with a proven track record of handling tough technical Q&A, managing technical conflict gracefully, and building long-term trust with technical and commercial executives.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver high-quality technical RFP responses under commercial deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of a web-oriented programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, PHP, or Java) to review code samples or build quick proof-of-concept integrations.
• Hands-on experience with cross-border e-commerce dynamics, local acquiring rails across the Americas, EMEA, or APAC, and regional checkout behaviors.
• Experience helping enterprise clients transition from legacy, multi-endpoint architectures to modern, unified APIs.
• Fluency in additional languages (such as Spanish or Portuguese) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagement during the pre-sales process, representing PPRO in high-exposure merchant workshops and pitch meetings.
• Own and author the technical, security, and architectural responses for enterprise RFPs and RFIs.
• Translate complex merchant business logic, checkout flows, and developer constraints into tailored technical solutions built on PPRO’s services.
• Guide existing and prospective merchants through platform evolution—explaining the architectural advantages of migrating to our unified global platform (GAPI), adopting modern payment rails (such as Pix, iDEAL, or regional e-wallets), or leveraging our Merchant of Record (MoR) model.
• Act as a peer to prospective engineering teams. Demystify payload logic, webhook handling, and integration workflows to remove technical friction early in the sales cycle.
• Serve as the technical voice of the customer internally, collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Commercial Ops to refine platform capabilities based on real-world merchant requirements.
• Define integration requirements, test payloads, and assist merchant developers using tools like Postman to ensure a seamless build out.
• Oversee technical testing and initial production transaction flows, providing business-hours escalation support during launch phases before handing off to TAM.
• Lead targeted technical initiatives to help long-standing customers adopt new PPRO products, payment methods, or regional connections quickly.

Benefits

• Hybrid working - We offer a hybrid structure with a 3 days / week on site expectation, so you can strike the balance between office and home working.
• 30-day holiday allowance
• Work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year
• 700 USD annual budget to support your professional growth
• Leadership cafés, on-the-job training, and other opportunities to help you grow your skills and thrive in your role.
• Medical insurance (health, dental and vision)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k plan
• Enhanced family leave
• Contribution towards gym membership costs
• Access to a Mental Health Platform with one-on-one therapy, chat therapy, therapist-led courses, guided meditations, and more.

What This Job Offers

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