At Ratepay, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the world of digital payments. Established in 2009, we have grown to become Europe's leading white-label Buy Now Pay Later payment provider, processing over 2.5 million transactions per month. Our diverse team of 200+ professionals collaborates to create customized, state-of-the-art payment solutions for major online retailers and marketplaces.
Ratepay is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in PHP and Java, including expertise in RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture. In this role, you will be responsible for taking full ownership of the software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, as part of the Buyer Experience (BUX) product development team. You will work on critical tools for customer service, merchant partners, and direct communication with buyers via email, post, and web portals, contributing to shaping Ratepay's external image through millions of monthly contacts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, operate, and continuously improve our products, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
- Take a leading role in the refactoring of our Customer Service (CS) platform, transitioning from PHP to Java-based architecture.
- Bring your expertise in PHP and Java to drive technical innovation and mentor fellow engineers.
- Champion best practices in software development, ensuring clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Foster a DevOps mindset and take ownership of solutions in an AWS environment ("you build it, you run it").
- Design and implement new features and services, optimizing system performance and user experience.
- Be a key knowledge carrier for PHP while actively supporting our shift to Java.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to increase the technical excellence of our engineering culture.