Software Engineer II, Processing

Lithic creates card issuing and payment infrastructure for technology companies that just works. We help some of the world’s fastest-growing digital banks, fintech companies, and software companies process billions in transactions annually. We are hiring a Software Engineer for our Processing team to lead Lithic’s next phase of growth - you’ll be doing as much technical leadership as you will be writing code. The Processing team maintains and builds the backend services that manage the flow of transactions between Lithic and external networks. The distributed systems we maintain have high standards of reliability and correctness. You will become an expert in the card payments space. The team uses a combination of Java and Python. Job responsibilities:Ensure high reliability and correctness for Lithic’s transaction gatewaysDevelop new features to better serve Lithic customersEnsure that the team is delivering reliable, secure, and scalable code with minimal tech debtOwn initiatives from planning to launch, keeping stakeholders informed and aligned along the wayLead efforts to improve systems and processes both within the team and across engineeringHelp drive strategic planning in collaboration with the engineering manager and product managerMentor, sponsor, and empower team members to help them growParticipate in the team on-call rotationQualifications:Experience shipping in a production environment and leading projectsAdvanced distributed system instincts and design skillsA proven commitment to empathy and inclusionExcellent communication skillsGrowth mindset and continuous desire to learn and improve are a mustTechnical leadership skills are a plusAn interest in fintech and the payments space is preferredBase Salary range for US Candidates: $140,000 - $175,000Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance; HSA Contribution MatchUnlimited PTO401(k) match Voluntary Life Insurance and ADD 3% cashback on all Privacy purchases12-weeks fully paid parental leaveWork From Anywhere: work from anywhere in the world 4-weeks each year5-Year Fully Paid 4-Week Sabbatical ProgramWe believe in-person collaboration boosts creativity, communication, and agility, which are key to our growth. Employees in the NYC area are asked to work from our SoHo office three days a week - Tuesdays and Thursdays are core in-office days - the third is flexible. In-office employees receive: $50/month towards your commuteFree lunch every Tuesday and ThursdayOriginally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job