Lead Engineer - Payments Platform

For our client, we are seeking a Lead Engineer - Payments Platform to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will help shape the technical foundation behind payment capabilities that support small business financial workflows at scale. You will lead the design and delivery of high-throughput backend services, partnering closely with product, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to solve complex platform challenges. The position combines hands-on coding with technical direction, with an emphasis on system architecture, API design, and engineering excellence. You will also help introduce AI-enabled practices that improve developer productivity and support a collaborative team culture. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $186,000 – $236,000 annually Responsibilities Design and build payment platform capabilities to enhance product development Develop a global bill payment product for small businesses Create core high-throughput platform services Integrate AI capabilities to improve engineering productivity Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet complex business needs Contribute directly to production code and proof-of-concepts Set technical direction and foster an inclusive team culture Qualifications 5-7 years of experience in backend systems and high-throughput service design Strong understanding of system architecture and API design Proficiency in modern backend technologies like C#, Java, Golang, or C++ Experience with cloud-native platforms, particularly AWS Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor engineers Ability to translate complex problems into actionable solutions Familiarity with AI tools to enhance development workflows Benefits Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement programs Eligibility for variable pay, including commissions or equity Access to professional development and wellbeing initiatives Flexible hybrid working model with in-office collaboration days Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.