About Adyen
Adyen is a global powerhouse in the financial technology sector, offering an integrated suite of payments, data, and financial products. The company prides itself on being the platform of choice for globally renowned brands such as Microsoft, Uber, Meta, and H&M. The platform’s robust infrastructure is engineered for ambition, designed to help businesses reach their goals faster with innovative and ethical solutions.
At Adyen, nurturing talent and fostering a conducive environment for growth is a key organizational focus. With a culture that encourages people to take ownership of their careers, Adyen is a magnet for motivated individuals ready to tackle unique technical challenges at scale. The company firmly believes in the power of teamwork and collective problem-solving to deliver impactful solutions.
Senior Software Engineer, Bank Payments Team
Adyen’s North American Bank Payments team is at the forefront of driving innovation within the region’s core banking infrastructure. The team specializes in managing high-volume payment methods like ACH, the second-largest bank payment method by total volume, and EFT Pre-Authorized Debits (PADs) for Canada.
Currently, the team is executing a significant strategic transition of merchants to a new acquirer under Adyen’s U.S. Bank license to unlock new features. Additionally, the team manages state-of-the-art Pay by Bank solutions, leveraging Open Banking features via partners like Plaid for secure data sharing and direct debit initiation.
Roles and Responsibilities
The role of a Senior Software Engineer at Adyen involves more than just coding. It requires bringing a unique perspective on best engineering practices, leading complex technical projects from inception to deployment, and offering technical guidance to other engineers. Engineers at Adyen are also responsible for identifying areas of the platform that can be improved to make it more robust and scalable. Their code is used at scale, hence it’s crucial to think with that mindset when building features. Given the company’s fast-paced environment, engineers are expected to launch and iterate often.
Who Is the Ideal Candidate?
The ideal candidate for this role is a seasoned engineer with at least eight years of professional experience. They should possess exceptional communication skills, be flexible, a team player, and have an eye for detail. Experience with large-scale distributed systems is a must. Additionally, the candidate should be open to some domestic and international travel.
Technical Qualifications
The role requires demonstrable knowledge of building Java-based web services, experience in designing performant database models in PostgreSQL or other relational databases, and familiarity with various software architecture paradigms such as event-driven or message queueing systems.
Adyen’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Adyen, diversity is celebrated and considered a vital ingredient for success. The company believes that a diversity of backgrounds and cultures is key to maintaining momentum in solving unique business and technical challenges. Adyen encourages applicants from all walks of life to apply, regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Adyen is mindful of the fact that women and members of underrepresented communities often apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications and encourages such candidates to reconsider and apply. The company looks forward to receiving applications from all eligible candidates!
Adyen is committed to providing a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience and aims to respond to all applications within five business days. The typical interview process takes about four weeks but can vary depending on the role. The company understands the need for flexibility and encourages candidates to communicate their needs during the application process.
All applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The role is based out of Adyen’s Chicago office and requires work authorization in the United States without the need for new visa sponsorship. The company can support visa transfers but does not sponsor individuals for H-1B CAP applications.
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