Senior Backend Product Software Engineer, Payments
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled backend engineers in the payments sector has surged in recent years, with a notable 25% increase in job openings in 2025 alone. As companies like Dropbox continue to expand their global presence, the need for reliable and secure payment systems has become paramount. With its new Payments team based in Poland, Dropbox is poised to make a significant impact in the market. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical expertise, particularly in Excel, as well as their ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Before applying, it's essential to understand the current landscape of payment processing and the role's potential for growth.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Backend Product Software Engineer role at Dropbox is a unique opportunity to join a newly formed Payments team based in Poland. As a key member of this team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the technical direction, culture, and processes of a high-impact engineering group from the ground up. Your primary focus will be on building and maintaining Dropbox's internal payments infrastructure, ensuring seamless payment processing, authentication, and transaction flows.The Payments team is responsible for supporting all critical components of Dropbox's financial ecosystem, including payment processing, risk management, and revenue recognition. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional partners to deliver reliable payments functionality. Your expertise in designing, building, testing, and maintaining backend services and APIs will be essential in powering financial transactions.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional partners to deliver reliable payments functionality
- Design, build, test, and maintain backend services and APIs powering financial transactions
- Work with metrics and logging systems to ensure visibility and observability of the payment infrastructure
- Develop and implement payment processing systems, including 3DS and other authentication methods
- Collaborate with the risk management team to develop and implement risk management strategies
- Work with the revenue recognition team to develop and implement revenue recognition processes
- Participate in code reviews and ensure high-quality code is delivered
- Collaborate with the data science team to develop and implement data-driven solutions
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in the payments sector
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably in the payments sector
- Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with payment processing systems
- Experience with designing, building, testing, and maintaining backend services and APIs
- Strong understanding of payment processing, authentication, and transaction flows
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with metrics and logging systems, such as logging and monitoring tools
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud-based technologies, such as AWS or Azure
- Experience with containerization, such as Docker
- Experience with orchestration tools, such as Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of security and compliance in the payments sector
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a newly formed Payments team and shape the technical direction and culture
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to the latest technologies and tools
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of payment processing systems and authentication methods, such as 3DS.
- Showcase your expertise in designing, building, testing, and maintaining backend services and APIs.
- Highlight your experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with metrics and logging systems, such as logging and monitoring tools.
- Emphasize your problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Research Dropbox's company culture and values to understand their expectations and work environment.
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