Software Developer (Front End)

About PayU

PayU, a leading payment and Fintech company in 50+ high-growth markets throughout Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, part of Prosus group, one of the largest technology investors in the world is redefining the way people buy and sell online for our 300.000 + merchants and millions of consumers.

As a leading online payment service provider, we deploy more than 400 payment methods and PCI-certified platforms to process approximately 6 million payments every single day.

About The Role

The Software Developer is responsible for designing and writing code and providing support to web applications. The SD is able to work independently, assuming ownership for the design, interface and programming of simple and complex web applications. The Developer should also be able to provide estimates for tasks and assume ownership for these estimates. The Developer works with web applications and a variety of back-end technologies including Java.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with Creative, Business, Technology to ensure the technology will be functional and meet performance targets
• Own the development of sub-systems and ensure they follow the established technical architecture and design
• Implement user and business requirements which are composed of multiple development activities or touch various sub-systems
• Maintain concise and clear documentation on projects as dictated by each capability’s guidelines and best practices
• Debug complex issues in existing software applications
• Provide proactive feedback on policies and procedures when an opportunity for improvement exists
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• BS in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Between 2 - 6 years’ software development experience
• Proficiency designing and developing rich web applications using various technologies such as JavaScript, Java, JavaScript, ReactJs, Node.js , PHP, CSS.
• Knolegable designing and developing backend services using various technologies such as Spring , GRPC, Java EE.
• Work experience with automation and pre-processing tools (e.g. Grunt, Gradle, Maven, Ant, Powershell)
• Work experience with data storage patterns and practices, namely relational (SQL) and/or non-relational (NoSQL, MongoDB) platforms
• Work experience integrating web solutions with external web services
• English level B1 or higher
  
  

Skills

• Advanced-level knowledge of at least one front-end programming language (e.g. PHP, React.js ) and object-oriented analysis and design
• Knowledge of design patterns (e.g. model-view-controller, observer, etc.) and software engineering principles
• Fluency with data transfer formats and protocols popular in web applications (e.g. JSON, XML, HTTP)
• Capable of working with new technologies and building proof of concept prototypes.
• Capable of troubleshooting, debugging and doing root cause analysis of web platform issues
• Capable of creating and consuming SOAP or REST web services
• Capable of writing unit tests, and scripting load and performance tests
  
  

Behavioral Competences

• Has performed code reviews and/or provided mentorship to other team members
• Has handled the most complex modules of a web application
• Has shown the ability to learn and work independently with new technologies
• Has created a technology workshop and presented it to peers
  
  

About Us

At PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high-growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18 high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs, to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more www.payu.com

Our Commitment To Building A Diverse And Inclusive Workforce

As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive and safe environment, for all of our people, communities and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility and unbiased attention to each and every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities or the LGBTQ communities.