This is a remote position.

About Us:

Berkeley Payments is a leading payment technology provider specializing in innovative solutions for businesses to manage and process payments seamlessly. We pride ourselves on offering cutting-edge financial technology to our clients, empowering businesses to streamline operations and improve their payment processes.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a talented and passionate Software Engineer to join our technology team. This is a backend-focused role, with 90% backend development and 10% frontend work, along with occasional data engineering tasks. As a software engineer at Berkeley Payments, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and enhancing payment processing systems and applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop secure, scalable, and high-performance software solutions that meet the needs of our customers. We're seeking developers who take a product engineering approach—those who think critically about the end-user experience and bring a holistic view of product development into their work, from ideation to implementation.

We're looking for developers who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As a growing company with a startup mentality, you should be comfortable with evolving requirements and enjoy the challenge of building systems that scale while keeping pace with business needs. This is a role for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and able to deliver high-quality solutions even when priorities shift.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality backend software solutions for payment processing systems.
  

• Design and implement robust APIs and services for various payment functionalities.
  

• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to understand business requirements, and help shape product features with a focus on delivering value to the end user.
  

• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following industry best practices with a focus on building product features that align with user needs.
  

• Participate in code reviews, provide feedback, and improve coding standards within the team.
  

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the application stack.
  

• Work with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure system stability, security, and performance.
  

• Occasionally assist with data engineering tasks, such as building and optimizing data pipelines, integrating data from various sources, and managing databases.
  

• Bring a product-oriented mindset by considering how the software being developed impacts user experience and business goals.
  

• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in software and data development, especially in the payment industry.
  

• Ensure backend systems and data pipelines meet compliance and security standards related to financial transactions.
  

• Be comfortable with changing requirements and able to adapt quickly to new challenges and priorities as they arise in a startup environment.
  

Tech Stack :

• Backend: Elixir, Golang
  

• Frontend: React, Javascript
  

• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
  

• APIs: RESTful services
  

• DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins
  

• Version Control: Git, GitHub
  

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  

• 3+ years of experience in software development, preferably within fintech or payment industries.
  

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Elixir, Golang, or JavaScript.
  

• Strong understanding of APIs, microservices architecture, and RESTful services.
  

• Experience with databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
  

• Familiarity with payment processing technologies, gateways, or integrations is a plus.
  

• Strong knowledge of version control (Git) and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence).
  

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
  

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with building frontend components with React and Javascript
  

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
  

• Knowledge of security protocols and encryption techniques in payment processing.
  

• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
  

• Prior experience working in agile development environments.
  

What We Offer:

At Berkeley Payments, we believe in creating an environment where our team members can thrive both professionally and personally. As a part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a salary package that reflects your experience and contributions.
  

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid time off.
  

• Fully Remote Environment: We are a fully remote company, allowing you to work from anywhere.
  

• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and chances to work with cutting-edge technologies.
  

• Ownership and Impact: Be a part of a small, agile team where your work has direct and visible impacts on our products and customers.
  

• Inclusive Culture: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone's voice is heard and valued.
  

• Exciting Fintech Landscape: Join a dynamic industry at the forefront of payments technology, where you'll tackle complex problems and contribute to innovative solutions that shape the future of fintech.
  

Don't meet every single requirement?

At Berkeley Payments, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description and you have a passion for learning and growth, we encourage you to apply anyway.