Experienced Staff Engineer, Payments & Loyalty – Remote Work Opportunity with Competitive Salary and Benefits

Introduction to Wayfair and Our Mission At Wayfair, we're on a mission to create an elite, worldwide platform that provides a superb value-based experience for our customers and suppliers while managing any transaction risk and the complete cost of payment. As a leader in the e-commerce industry, we're committed to innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our customers, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team and help us achieve our goals. Job Overview We're seeking an experienced Staff Engineer, Payments & Loyalty to join our team and play a key role in driving the success of our payments platform. As a Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the technical direction of our payments platform, architecting and building a platform that integrates with various systems inside and outside Wayfair, and driving the development of a long-term technology strategy for our Fintech and Loyalty environment. If you have a passion for innovation, a strong technical background, and excellent leadership skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical lead in the payments space, designing and building a platform that integrates with various systems inside and outside Wayfair and partner globally Play a critical role in developing and driving a long-term technology strategy for Wayfair's Fintech and Loyalty environment Design and review code to implement high-quality, scalable, future-proof services that will have effective system limits and will support long-term vision and strategy Lead technical discussions across the entire platform and help reach solid documented resolutions Drive high-impact building solutions and active development, including initiation, design, implementation, and delivery following good design and coding practices Fanatically focus on production readiness for the team, including testing, monitoring, deployment, documentation, and proactive troubleshooting Identify risks and gaps in technical approaches and propose solutions to meet the department's technical vision Influence and contribute to the department's strategy and roadmap Support the growth of other engineers technically by mentoring, pairing, and creating other opportunities for education Be remotely recognized as a collaborative and solid informed authority for the wider team's core area Essential Qualifications 2+ years of experience in engineering, with a preference for candidates with a mix of start-up and large company experience Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Experience with cloud-based technologies, distributed systems, and data-based technologies in the cloud Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience leading teams forward and ability to influence results Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities Preferred Qualifications Experience in the payments engineering space, particularly with larger scope integrations (credit cards, financing, BNPL, apps) E-commerce or customer-facing technology experience on a high-traffic website Experience driving software changes within high-growth environments at scale Experience with cloud-native technologies (GCP, AWS, Azure) at scale Experience with distributed systems and data-based technologies in the cloud Skills and Competencies To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a unique combination of technical, business, and leadership skills. Some of the key skills and competencies we're looking for include: Strong technical leadership and architecture skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to drive technical direction and strategy Experience with cloud-based technologies and distributed systems Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits At Wayfair, we're committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Staff Engineer, Payments & Loyalty, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, develop your technical skills, and take on new responsibilities as you grow in your career. Some of the benefits of working at Wayfair include: Opportunities for professional growth and development Access to training and education programs Collaborative and dynamic work environment Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options Competitive salary and benefits package Work Environment and Company Culture At Wayfair, we're proud of our company culture and the values that drive our success. Some of the key aspects of our culture include: Collaboration and teamwork Innovation and experimentation Customer focus and obsession Accountability and ownership Diversity and inclusion Compensation, Perks, and Benefits We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including: Salary: $25/hour Benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and more Perks: flexible work arrangements, remote work options, and a dynamic work environment Conclusion If you're a motivated and talented individual with a passion for innovation and leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Staff Engineer, Payments & Loyalty at Wayfair, you will have the chance to work on complex and challenging projects, develop your technical skills, and take on new responsibilities as you grow in your career. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team and help us shape the future of e-commerce. Apply now! Apply for this job