Senior Software Engineer (Java) - Card Payments Chicago

Adyen; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen in Chicago is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Card Payments team. You will lead the design and architecture of a high-scale airline and merchant processing platform, collaborating with product management to deliver on the roadmap.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to implementation, and help shape robust, scalable financial systems while traveling domestically as needed. The role is based in our Chicago office with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of building Java-based web services (RESTful, SOAP).
• Experienced in designing performant database models in PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Knowledgeable of event-driven or message-queuing architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical projects from requirements analysis through design, implementation, testing and launch into production.
• Be hands-on and contribute to implementation while mentoring other engineers.
• Collaborate across teams and time zones to deliver on merchant-facing roadmap.
• Identify and improve parts of the platform to be more robust and scalable.
• Ensure code scales to handle millions of transactions daily.

Skills

Java

RESTful

SOAP

PostgreSQL

Event-driven

Message queues

Communication

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Java) - Card Payments

Chicago

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Senior Software Engineer, Card Payments Team

The Card Payments Airlines team is dedicated to processing high-volume transactions for our global airline partners via major card networks like Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. This team is pioneering the next generation of payment solutions tailored for the unique demands of the airline industry. Our systems are mission-critical, handling millions of transactions daily. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and architecture of the industry’s most scalable and reliable airline processing platform. This senior role also involves coaching and guiding team members and collaborating closely with product management to define, scope, and deliver on our merchant-facing roadmap.

What you’ll do

• Bring your own point of view on best engineering practices.
• Collaborate across teams and time zones to get projects over the finish line.
• Lead complex technical projects from requirements analysis through design, implementation, testing and launch into production.
• Be hands on and contribute to the implementation, but at the same time offer technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers.
• Identify and improve parts of the platform to make it more robust and scalable.
• Your code will be used at scale and you are expected to think in that mindset when building features.
• We launch fast and iterate often. Concretely, this means that within your first few weeks, you will bring live functionalities that impact many merchants and shoppers.

Who you are

• You have at least 8 years of professional experience as an engineer and are currently working as a Senior Software Engineer or at a similar level
• You have great communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts in front of different stakeholders
• You are flexible, a team player, someone with an eye for detail
• Familiar with complex large scale distributed systems
• Open to some domestic and international travel

Required technical qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of building Java based web services (RESTful, SOAP)
• Experienced in designing performant database models in PostgreSQL or other relational databases
• Knowledgeable of various software architecture paradigms such as event-driven or message queueing systems

The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $243,000; to learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This role is based out of our Chicago office. We have a hybrid workplace and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for new visa sponsorship. The company can support visa transfers but will not sponsor individuals for H-1B CAP applications.