Senior Software Engineer: 3DS Payments

About the Role

A significant opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to join Entersekt, a prominent player in the digital banking fraud prevention and payment security sector. With over 16 years of industry leadership and recent backing from Accel-KKR, Entersekt is at the forefront of safeguarding digital transactions through innovative solutions. This fully remote position, based in South Africa, offers the chance to contribute to a company that is making a tangible difference in securing online interactions for millions of users worldwide. You will be instrumental in developing and enhancing the company's highly scalable products, which are deployed and trusted across multiple continents.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Entersekt, your primary focus will be on the technical aspects of developing and maintaining cutting-edge payment security solutions, specifically in the realm of 3D Secure authentication. While the source posting highlights aspects of service delivery and operational oversight for a broader client-facing role, your engineering contributions will be crucial to the efficacy of these services. You will:

• Design, develop, and implement robust software solutions that align with Entersekt's mission of secure digital transactions.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into high-quality code.
• Contribute to the architecture and technical direction of our payment security platforms.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to peers and learning from others.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in digital security and payments.
• Potentially mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

What They're Looking For

Entersekt is seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and a passion for building secure, scalable systems. While a Bachelor's degree in a related field is a standard expectation, demonstrated experience and a proven track record are paramount. Key attributes and qualifications include:

• A solid grounding in software development, with significant experience in building and deploying complex applications.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and technologies used in the payment security domain.
• A deep understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle challenging technical problems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration within a distributed team.
• The capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where innovation is continuous.
• Familiarity with the intricacies of digital payment systems, banking solutions, and security protocols, particularly 3D Secure, would be highly advantageous.
• An understanding of service delivery principles and operational efficiency, as they relate to software products, will be beneficial.

This role is ideal for a Senior Software Engineer who is motivated by the prospect of working on impactful technology that protects millions of users. The company's commitment to innovation is evidenced by its substantial portfolio of patents, underscoring a culture that values forward-thinking. Being part of Entersekt means contributing to a safer digital future for financial institutions and their customers across the globe.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proven experience in a service delivery role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with digital payment and banking solutions.