Software Engineer - Payments

Join a global team revolutionizing the world of online payments! As a Software Engineer specializing in Payments, you will play a key role in building and enhancing cutting-edge payment capabilities, handling thousands of transactions per minute for a multitude of markets worldwide. Be a part of a dynamic, tech-savvy team that thrives on innovation, continuous learning, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values a collaborative and supportive environment. You’ll be working alongside a team of passionate engineers who embrace DevOps principles and are committed to delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable payment solutions. Your expertise will directly impact the seamless shopping experience of millions of customers globally.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the contracting nature of this role, only candidates with the unrestricted right to work in The Netherlands will be considered. No relocation is possible.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and improve new payment capabilities, ensuring scalability and resilience to handle high transaction volumes.
• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of microservices using modern frameworks and best practices.
• Implement secure, scalable, and resilient services based on DevOps principles, taking ownership of the entire delivery lifecycle.
• Leverage cloud computing platforms (preferably GCP) to build and deploy robust payment solutions.
• Utilize modern observability practices, including distributed tracing, structured logging, and metrics, to ensure system health and performance.
• Employ deployment automation tools like Terraform and GitHub Actions to streamline the release process.
• Collaborate effectively with a global team, sharing knowledge and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience working in e-commerce and online payments.
• Proven experience building microservices using modern frameworks and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient services based on DevOps principles.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (preferably GCP, but experience with other platforms is also valuable).
• Proficiency in modern observability practices, including distributed tracing, structured logging, and metrics.
• Experience with deployment automation tools such as Terraform and GitHub Actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Client Description

A leading global retailer in the home furnishings and lifestyle industry, focused on providing affordable, sustainable solutions to enhance everyday living. They serve a diverse customer base across multiple regions, driven by a vision to create a better, more sustainable everyday life through innovative products and eco-friendly practices.

This is a fixed term salaried position contracted via Aquent on behalf of our client as a third party.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.