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Full-Time

Senior Engineering Manager

Payments

Posted on 5/31/2024

PayIt

PayIt

201-500 employees

Digital transaction platform for government agencies

Consulting
Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services
Defense

Compensation Overview

$160k - $200kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA + 1 more

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Agile
Communications
Java
SCRUM
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
  • Strong technical background in payments engineering, including proficiency with programming languages such as Java or other relevant frameworks and tools.
  • Knowledge of payment gateway integrations, payment processing protocols, and financial transaction security.
  • Strong understanding of Card Data Processing, PCI DSS, NACHA, and other relevant payment industry standards.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical payments concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their goals.
  • Experience working in agile development environments and familiarity with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of platform engineers to achieve their full potential and deliver high-quality results.
  • Oversee architectural decisions by designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and secure payment processing systems and products that comply with industry standards, government regulations, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of payment functionalities into our SaaS platform and develop APIs and SDKs to facilitate payment processing across various government applications.
  • Collaborate with VP, Information Security, and other stakeholders to mitigate potential security risks related to payment processing, safeguarding sensitive financial data, and ensuring compliance with PCI DSS, SOC2, ISO-1800 and other relevant security standards.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, psychological safety, and operational excellence within the Payments teams.
  • Maintain engineering best practices, coding standards, and processes to ensure high-quality code and efficient development workflows.
  • Collaborative partner with the Director of Payments Products, architects, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical payments roadmap.

PayItGov.com provides a digital transactions platform tailored for government agencies, facilitating efficient interactions between these agencies and their residents. The platform streamlines the process of managing payments, refunds, and transaction tracking, which helps improve service delivery and speed up revenue collection. Users benefit from features like payment reminders and insights into online payment trends. By transitioning a significant portion of transactions, such as water and property tax payments, to an online format, PayIt allows government staff to concentrate on more complex customer needs rather than routine transaction processing. The company prioritizes user security and privacy, ensuring that data is used only for essential functions. The main goal of PayIt is to enhance the customer experience for residents while making government operations more efficient.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$195M

Headquarters

Kansas City, Missouri

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

63%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PayIt's expansion into new markets, such as digital licensing for hunters and anglers, demonstrates its ability to diversify and grow its client base.
  • The renewal of contracts with states like Kansas and new partnerships with states like Mississippi and Massachusetts indicate strong client retention and trust.
  • The company's plan to hire 100 new employees reflects its rapid growth and the potential for career advancement within the organization.

What critics are saying

  • The highly specialized focus on government agencies may limit PayIt's market size and growth potential compared to more diversified competitors.
  • Dependence on government contracts can lead to revenue volatility due to changes in political leadership or budget constraints.

What makes PayIt unique

  • PayIt focuses exclusively on government agencies, providing a tailored digital transaction platform that simplifies interactions between residents and government entities.
  • The platform's ability to transition 75% of transactions online for clients significantly reduces the workload on government staff, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.
  • PayIt's emphasis on privacy and security ensures that sensitive government and resident data is protected, a critical requirement in the public sector.

Benefits

Salary + standard bonus plan

Healthcare coverage

401(k) + company match

Wellness & mental health perks

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

INACTIVE