Lead Software Engineer
$95,000–$105,000 year
Remote · Dublin, Leinster, Ireland or IE
Job Summary
As a Lead Software Engineer at Accela, you will provide technical leadership on payment system architecture, ensuring PCI DSS compliance and implementing best practices. Responsibilities include leading the design and architecture of payment system components, building scalable payment integrations, and providing mentorship on Java development and architectural patterns. You will collaborate with InfoSec and Legal teams to ensure proper data classification and regulatory compliance, drive architectural decisions, and implement comprehensive testing strategies. This role requires strong expertise in Java and a deep understanding of domain-driven design and payment systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or a related field.
- At least 7 years of professional software development experience.
- At least 5 years of experience developing payment systems, financial applications, or highly regulated software systems.
- Strong expertise in Java, with a demonstrated ability to design and implement complex backend services.
- Deep understanding of domain-driven design principles and experience applying DDD to real-world business problems.
- Knowledge of payment gateway integrations, tokenization, and PCI DSS compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) methodologies.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, preferably using the SAFe methodology.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical and regulatory constraints.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Azure cloud services, particularly Azure Key Vault and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Proven track record of designing cloud systems at scale.
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