Staff Software Engineer-Payments (React/Python)

At SpotOn, we’re helping restaurants and small businesses compete and win with flexible payment and software technology—backed by real people who really care. From seamless point-of-sale systems to integrated restaurant management solutions, every SpotOn tool is designed to help local businesses increase profits and create better experiences for their customers and employees.  

Recently, SpotOn was:

• Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024
• Awarded Great Places to Work and Built In’s Best Workplaces for the third year in a row
• Selected as the Best Overall Restaurant POS by NerdWallet 
• Rated the top-rated point-of-sale (POS) for restaurants, bars, retail, and small businesses by Capterra users

We’re committed to caring hard and moving fast so that we can continue to grow and make a positive impact together. 

That’s where you come in. 

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in full-stack development, specializing in Python and React / TypeScript. The ideal candidate will be passionate about scaling our software stack for improved availability, performance, and scalability. As a key member of our Financial Services Domain, you will collaborate across teams and boundaries to enhance our products and contribute to the overall success of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and develop scalable solutions to improve the availability, performance, and scalability of our software stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, identify opportunities for optimization, and implement solutions that meet business objectives.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the reliability and resilience of our systems through effective monitoring, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Drive technical innovation by staying abreast of industry trends, evaluating new technologies, and recommending adoption where appropriate.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Act as a liaison between the technical team and non-technical stakeholders, effectively communicating technical constraints and solutions.

Qualifications:

Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend to apply to roles only when they check every box on a job description. We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications and if this role is aligned with your career trajectory.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on reliable, highly available, and fault-tolerant platforms.
• Highly skilled with Python and React TypeScript, with a strong understanding of their respective ecosystems and best practices.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing software for highly regulated systems (payments, financial, etc). 
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Ability to balance security, performance, and usability considerations in technical designs.
• Experience scaling distributed systems for improved availability, performance, and further scalability.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a production environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at a Payment Gateway or Processor (e.g., Tsys, Adyen, Stripe, Square, Fiserv, etc).
• Familiarity with Card Networks & Banking Rails (Visa, Mastercard, ACH, SEPA, RTP, SWIFT, etc). Bonus points for knowledge of 3D Secure (3DS 2.0/2.2), Tokenization, and secure card storage & processing.
• Previous compliance experience with PCI DSS, SOC2, or NIST security standards.
• Knowledgeable regarding encryption, OAuth, JWT, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), and KYC (Know Your Customer).
• Expertise in risk & fraud detection, including machine learning models, anomaly detection, and chargeback prevention.

 

Why Join Us?

At SpotOn, you’ll be part of a team that values diversity, creativity, and a shared mission to help small businesses succeed. Join us to build technology that makes a difference, work with talented peers, and contribute to a culture where your ideas and impact matter.

Compensation:

• Our base pay range is $180,000 -$240,000 for this role
• Please note the salary rang