Software Engineer (Merchant)

• Software Engineer who leverages strong backend (C#) development expertise to design scalable, secure, and high-performance systems
• Possesses the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven solutions that optimize payments and transaction volume in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Remote-first opportunity for US-based employees with the option to work in-person out of our Manhattan office
  
  

Start your adventure with Zip

Join Zip’s Engineering function and put your name to solving fascinating challenges at scale in an agile, test-driven development environment. If you value good domain-driven design and enjoy delivering quality work at pace, you’ll be a great fit with the squads responsible for building cloud-native software applications that serve millions of customers and process billions of dollars in payments.

As a Software Engineer on our Merchant team, you will play a key role in developing and deploying scalable, reliable systems to support Merchants across the industry. Working alongside a team of 4 Software Engineers, you'll collaborate with Product, Integrations, and Sales to drive a culture of data-driven design and decision-making. Your experience in backend development, combined with your ability to execute and deliver results, will enable you to thrive in this challenging, fast-paced environment.

Interesting problems you’ll get to solve

• Contribute to the development, support, and optimization of engineering solutions to reduce complexity and improve system performance
• Help foster a high-performance culture by sharing knowledge and promoting best practices within the team
• Assist in coaching junior engineers/colleagues on engineering best practices and improving code quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product management, risk, data) to deliver solutions that reduce fraud losses and enhance transaction volume efficiency
• Work with a modern cloud-based, event-driven microservice architecture, gaining experience in scaling and maintaining systems
• Develop secure, scalable code that supports thousands of concurrent users while ensuring high reliability and performance
• Contribute to quick iterations and troubleshooting in a collaborative, team-focused environment
• Contribute to architectural discussions with use of system design fundamentals.
• Engage in a blameless culture, focusing on continuous improvement through process and technology enhancements
• Participate in planning sessions, contribute to feature design, and provide input during daily stand-ups to ensure smooth project delivery
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where priorities may shift frequently; adapt and respond to changes while maintaining productivity
• Help create and maintain a positive, inclusive team culture that aligns with the company’s mission, vision, and values
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• You have 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in the backend software engineering space
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Proven experience in building scalable, reliable, and secure applications using C# and the .NET ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on architectural patterns such as event sourcing, domain-driven design, and microservices.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and scaling applications on Microsoft Azure (ideally in an enterprise or high-volume environment).
• Familiarity with Azure services such as Functions, Cosmos DB, Service Bus, App Configuration, and Key Vault.
• Proactive with a focus on getting things done, strong attention to detail, and ability to produce high-quality work within set deadlines
• Experience contributing to the migration of large-scale internal processes, helping to streamline operations and improve system efficiency during transitions.
• Familiarity with relational database design and development, with hands-on experience in creating and optimizing schemas, writing efficient queries, and ensuring data integrity. Using CQRS is a plus.
• Demonstrated use of AI in the performance of your role.
• Our values in your DNA: Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together and Change the Game
  
  

What You’ll Get In Return

Zip is a place where you’ll get out what you put in. The newness of our sector means we need to move at pace and embrace change, and our promise to you when you join the team is that you’ll feel empowered and trusted to make big things happen quickly.

We want you to feel welcome and as though you have the support to be yourself, and care for yourself at work. Because it’s important to us that you make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, and be surrounded by smart, friendly people and leaders that have your back.

We think these are just some of the best things about being a Zipster. We will also offer you:

• Flexible working culture
• Incentive programs
• 20 days PTO every year
• Generous paid parental leave
• Leading family support policies
• 100% employer covered insurance
• Learning and wellness subscription stipend
• Company-sponsored 401k match
  
  

Zip is committed to a straightforward and transparent pay structure. The actual base salary will be determined by various individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, internal equity, as well as other objective business considerations. The annual base Pay Range for this position is $125,000- $140,000 USD This range reflects our US national compensation (USN). Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

If hired, employees will be in an 'at-will position' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Be a part of a team that reflects the diversity of our customers

We pride ourselves on being a workplace that provides equal opportunities to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, veteran status, and everything else that makes you unique. Equally, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. Please let us know If there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.

And finally…get to know us

Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centered products. Operating in two core markets - Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and the US, Zip offers access to point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants. We’re proud to be a values-led business and our values - Customer First, Own it, Stronger Together and Change the Game - guide us in everything we do.

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