Software Engineer
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for digital payment solutions grows, companies like Plaid are at the forefront of innovation. With a 25% increase in fintech investments in 2023, skilled software engineers with experience in GTM and Excel are in high demand. Plaid's commitment to empowering financial transformation makes this role an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the fast-paced and agile startup environment, as well as the need for collaboration and adaptability.
Job Description
About the Role
The Software Engineer role at Plaid is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the financial landscape. As a member of the Europe team, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and improve Europe-specific payments and credit products. You will work in a fast-paced, agile startup environment, supported by the resources and stability of a well-established company.The role entails working closely with other engineering teams, as well as Product, Design, Data Science, and more to iterate on and productionize new products and improve existing ones. You will be responsible for building frameworks and tooling to ensure Plaid has the most resilient and highest-performing integrations with European banks.
What You Will Do
- Partner with other teams across Plaid to develop and improve Europe-specific payments and credit products
- Build frameworks and tooling to ensure Plaid has the most resilient and highest-performing integrations with European banks
- Work with engineering and product teams across Plaid to localize new and existing global Plaid products for the European market
- Collaborate with GTM teams to ensure solutions drive maximum impact and meet the unique needs of the European market
- Own projects and step up as a trusted member of the team’s on-call rotation
- Follow best practices to increase overall system reliability
- Deeply understand client needs and architect solutions tailored to their use cases
- Work with large-scale backend systems
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the codebase
What We Are Looking For
- 2-5 years of experience as a product engineer working full-stack (backend-leaning)
- Excellent coding and testing skills
- Experience working with large-scale backend systems
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles and practices
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
- Experience with GTM and Excel
Nice to Have
- Experience working on payments products or in the payments space
- Experience working with Open Banking APIs
- Knowledge of European financial regulations and standards
- Experience with cloud-based technologies
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Generous PTO and holiday policy
- Remote work stipend and flexible working hours
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Stand Out
- Familiarize yourself with Plaid's products and services, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with their mission
- Highlight your experience with GTM and Excel, and be prepared to provide examples of how you have used these tools in previous roles
- Showcase your ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
- Be prepared to discuss your understanding of software engineering principles and practices, and how you have applied them in previous roles
- Consider creating a portfolio or GitHub repository to demonstrate your coding skills and experience
- Research the company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with them
- Be prepared to negotiate salary and benefits, and do your research beforehand to know what to expect
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