Backend Engineer, Payments Platform (Kotlin)

Toast; United States; Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Toast is hiring a Software Engineer II for the Payments team to design and deliver features for our payment platform. You will build scalable backend services and APIs, work with testers, and collaborate with UX/PM for feature design.

You’ll join a cross-functional group that values strong engineering practices, code reviews, and reliable deployment of features to customers. East Coast hours may be required, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in designing and implementing robust backend services using Kotlin.
• Proven ability to develop scalable and secure APIs that integrate with various internal/external systems.
• Knowledge of API lifecycle management: versioning, documentation, deprecation strategies.
• Proficiency with Kotlin-specific frameworks and libraries for building efficient backend solutions.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies for scalability and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver features for Toast’s payments products.
• Develop and implement automated test suites to ensure high-quality code.
• Roll features out to customers, including monitoring for success.
• Collaborate with UX and PM on feature definition and design.
• Partner with a wide array of teams across Toast.
• Work with experienced engineers to deliver design and code reviews.

Skills

Kotlin

APIs

Microservices

Kubernetes

DynamoDB

Backend development

Tools

Kotlin frameworks

Containers

CI/CD

Job description

Toast is hiring a Software Engineer II for the Payments team to design and deliver features for our payment platform. You will build scalable backend services and APIs, work with testers, and collaborate with UX/PM for feature design.

You’ll join a cross-functional group that values strong engineering practices, code reviews, and reliable deployment of features to customers. East Coast hours may be required, with a hybrid work model.