Job description
Location: Remote (U.S. overlap preferred)
Type: Contract (Full-Time Preferred)
Domain: Payments / Fintech / eCommerce Infrastructure
About the Project
We are leading a modernization initiative for a high-growth digital commerce platform focused on payment orchestration, gateway optimization, and API-driven architecture.
This role will architect and lead integration efforts involving:
Payment gateway orchestration
Tokenization strategy
Direct PSP integrations
Subscription billing logic
Checkout modernization without disruption
Experience with orchestration platforms such as Gr4vy, Stripe, etc. is highly desirable, but not required. Deep payments architecture experience is mandatory.
What You’ll Do
Architect and lead end-to-end payment orchestration strategy
Design multi-PSP routing logic and failover systems
Lead integration from gateway abstraction to direct acquirer connections
Oversee token migration and vault strategy
Ensure PCI-compliant design and security best practices
Guide backend and DevOps engineers through execution
What Success Looks Like
Clean abstraction layer across PSPs
Reduced payment friction
Improved authorization rates
Modernized checkout infrastructure
Requirements
8+ years backend engineering experience
4+ years in payments infrastructure
Strong knowledge of:
REST APIs
Webhooks
Tokenization
Recurring billing logic
Card-not-present flows
Experience integrating PSPs (e.g., Worldpay, Checkout.com, Adyen, Stripe, etc.)
Experience designing high-availability systems
Ideal (Not Required)
Gr4vy integration exposure
Subscription/SaaS billing systems
Gateway-to-direct processor migration projects
Benefits
High-Impact Architecture Project
Executive Visibility
Competitive Contract Compensation
Flexible Remote Structure
Clear Scope, Clear Timeline
Long-Term Engagement
Technical Ownership
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.