Merchant Implementation Lead - APIs & Integrations

EngineersOfAI; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen is seeking an Implementation Engineer to manage new merchant integrations and lead technical pre-sales discussions. You will work with Adyen's largest merchants globally, guiding them through design, development, testing, and launch of scalable integrations.

This Chicago-based role emphasizes consultative and technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings API integration experience, strong communication, and the ability to translate business needs into

Qualifications

• 4+ years integrating with Web APIs.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Experience with distributed systems and databases.
• Excellent communication, able to engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create scalable, robust merchant integrations for various payment solutions.
• Guide merchants through integration processes across e-commerce, POS, and platforms.
• Collaborate with Sales, Account Managers, Product, and Engineering to ensure seamless experiences.
• Oversee project delivery with technical integrity and clear milestones.
• Advise on checkout, authentication, omni-channel payments, and onboarding with developers and product managers.

Skills

API integration

Technical consulting

Distributed systems

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Job description

Adyen is seeking an Implementation Engineer to manage new merchant integrations and lead technical pre-sales discussions. You will work with Adyen's largest merchants globally, guiding them through design, development, testing, and launch of scalable integrations.

This Chicago-based role emphasizes consultative and technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings API integration experience, strong communication, and the ability to translate business needs into