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Lead Engineer / Payment Architect

Maxana is a technology consulting firm specializing in custom software and engineering solutions for the fintech, payments, and banking industries.

Maxana

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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

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Experience

8 years minimum

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

About Maxana

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At the heart of Maxana lies a culture driven by a collective of seasoned business and technology professionals dedicated to pioneering solutions with an enduring impact. Founded in 2020, the company's mission is to leverage its proven expertise to provide world-class services in bespoke software and engineering solutions for both commercial and federal agencies. The team embodies an agile workplace concept, ensuring that every client is partnered with the optimal experts for their specific project needs. Transparency is a cornerstone of Maxana's approach, fostering open dialogue and an outstanding experience for its partners. This commitment to clarity and collaboration allows them to achieve best-in-class results, with a sharp focus on attention to detail and the critical knowledge required to drive a significant return on investment for their clients. The company prides itself on its execution and its ability to deliver state-of-the-art FinTech solutions, empowering organizations to thrive in the ever-evolving digital age.

Maxana's culture is one of innovation and forward-thinking, specializing in navigating the complexities of digital transformation, particularly within the fintech, payments, and banking sectors. The team is composed of experienced professionals who have honed their skills at top technology firms, bringing a wealth of knowledge to every project. They are experts in secure payments, AI, blockchain, and cloud-based solutions, coupled with a strong focus on big data to analyze existing trends and forecast new ones. This allows them to not only design payment processing software but also to create robust security protocols that protect their clients' critical assets. Whether it's developing new products from scratch, integrating with third-party systems, or providing strategic technology advisory, Maxana is committed to finding solutions that meet and exceed expectations. They foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where team members are empowered to tackle complex challenges and stay at the forefront of technology, ensuring they can help their clients become more efficient, flexible, and competitive in the global marketplace.

Employee benefits

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Flexible working hours

Offers remote work and flexibility.

Dental & Vision Insurance

Maxana offers dental and vision insurance.

Health Insurance

Maxana offers health insurance to its employees.

401k program

Maxana provides a 401k program for retirement savings.

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