Tech Lead - POS Payment Domain

Ingenico is the global leader in payments acceptance solutions, with more than three decades of experience. Its footprint gives scale to projects and talents. Innovation is part of our DNA and our diverse community of experts keep anticipating the evolution of commerce worldwide.

As the trusted technology partner for merchants, banks, acquirers, ISVs, payment aggregators and fintech customers, our world-class terminals, solutions and services enable the global ecosystem of payments acceptance.

At Ingenico, trust and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

Our team comprises 4,000+ people spread around the globe representing 60 different nationalities. We are proud of the diversity and professionalism of our employees. Whether they work in technical or business support functions, we believe in making the company and people successful, together.

Learn more about Ingenico at https://ingenico.com.

Profile Scope:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Tech Lead with a deep understanding of the Point of Sale (POS) Payment domain. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical leadership skills, domain expertise, and a track record of successfully leading and delivering complex payment solutions. As a Tech Lead in the POS Payment domain, you will guide a talented team of developers, and engineers to design, develop, and maintain innovative payment systems that ensure seamless and secure transactions.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include to:

Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a cross-functional team of developers, architects, and engineers.

Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.

Drive architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability of payment systems.

Domain Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of the POS payment domain, including EMV standards, payment processing protocols, card schemes, and security best practices.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies in the payment ecosystem.

System Design and Development: Lead the design and development of complex payment systems, ensuring high-quality code, performance optimization, and adherence to coding standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative payment solutions that enhance user experiences.

Technical Strategy: Contribute to the development of the technical roadmap and strategy for the POS Payment domain.

Evaluate and recommend relevant technologies, frameworks, and tools to support the development process.

Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce best practices for software development, testing, and quality assurance within the payment domain.

Oversee code reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards and security protocols.

Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide project updates, and manage expectations.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing among team members.

Risk Management and Security: Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in payment systems and implement strategies to mitigate security threats.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to payment security.

Team Management: Manage and lead a team of developers, providing guidance, setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating skill development.

Skills we’d like:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a technical lead or architect in the POS payment domain, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of payment processing protocols (e.g., ISO 8583), EMV standards, card schemes (e.g., Visa, Mastercard), and PCI-DSS, PCI-PIN, PCI-PTS compliance.
• Strong knowledge of cryptography functions used in payment industry (e.g., 3DES, AES, RSA, ECC).
• Strong knowledge of contactless payments, and NFC.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C/C++/Java/Kotlin, or other relevant languages.
• Proficiency in Android application development.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.