Staff Software Engineer - Payments & Salesforce Platform

Staff Software Engineer - Payments & Salesforce Platform (Confidential, Remote/On-site)

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Staff Software Engineer to join a team responsible for core payments technology and Salesforce platform applications. In this role, you will help design, build, and scale both the payments platform and Salesforce-integrated products, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and high-performing. You'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver seamless payment and CRM experiences that power every transaction.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  Architect, design, and evolve scalable APIs in distributed environments, integrating Salesforce with web, mobile, and partner systems.
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  Lead integrations between Salesforce, payment processors, and alternative payment rails, ensuring reliability, compliance, and extensibility.
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  Develop Salesforce platform applications, including custom objects, flows, automation, and API-based integrations.
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  Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Finance, Operations, and CRM teams to translate business requirements into resilient technical solutions.
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  Drive the full software development lifecycle, from technical design and implementation through testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
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  Mentor and guide engineers, setting high standards for system design, Salesforce best practices, security, and scalability.
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  Promote operational excellence by implementing observability, monitoring, documentation, and alerting practices across Salesforce and other systems.
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  Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to maintain high availability and seamless user experiences.

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Required Qualifications:

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  7+ years of back-end development experience, ideally with Node.js and TypeScript.
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  Proven expertise architecting complex distributed systems with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security.
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  Strong Salesforce platform experience, including custom objects, automation (Flow, Process Builder), and API integrations.
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  Extensive experience designing RESTful APIs and integrating with Salesforce and third-party systems.
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  Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), microservices, serverless, and containerized environments.
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  Strong system design and architectural decision-making skills, balancing performance, maintainability, and business needs.
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  Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead engineering teams, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
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  Commitment to clean, maintainable code and best practices in testing, CI/CD, and observability.
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  Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing technical direction at scale.

Preferred / Bonus Skills:

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  Experience with Stripe, QuickBooks, or other payment platforms.
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  Familiarity with Salesforce CPQ, Salesforce integrations, or platform apps.
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  Knowledge of C#, Datadog, or other observability tools.
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  Experience in FinTech or other highly regulated industries.
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  Experience with real-time payment processing systems.