Remote Software Engineer II, Processing

Description:

• This position is for a Software Engineer II, Processing at Lithic, located in the United States.
• The role involves working on core transaction processing systems that facilitate seamless and secure payment flows.
• Responsibilities include developing reliable and scalable backend services using Java and Python.
• The position requires ownership of key initiatives from conception to launch in a dynamic fintech environment.
• The engineer will gain expertise in distributed systems and card payments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Accountabilities include ensuring high reliability and correctness of transaction gateway services, developing and deploying new features, maintaining secure and scalable codebases, leading project initiatives, driving improvements in systems and processes, mentoring team members, participating in on-call rotations, and demonstrating technical leadership.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have proven experience shipping software in a production environment and leading technical projects.
• Strong instincts and skills in designing and managing distributed systems are required.
• A commitment to empathy, inclusion, and effective communication is essential.
• A growth mindset with a continuous desire to learn and improve is necessary.
• Technical leadership capabilities are a plus.
• An interest in fintech and the payments industry is preferred.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive base salary range of $140,000 - $175,000 for US candidates.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance with HSA contribution matching is provided.
• Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• A 401(k) matching program is available.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage are offered.
• Employees receive 3% cashback on all Privacy purchases.
• The company provides 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• There is work-from-anywhere flexibility, allowing up to 4 weeks per year globally.
• For NYC-based employees, there is a hybrid work model with three in-office days per week, a $50/month commute stipend, and free lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.