Adyen

Backend Engineer (Java)

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4 months ago
Bengaluru, IndiaMid Level / Senior

Responsibilities

  • Build, test, and deploy high-volume, low-latency Java applications for global payment systems.
  • Design resilient and scalable services in collaboration with Data and Platform engineering teams.
  • Orchestrate complex payment flows by integrating multiple Adyen systems and defining unified architectures for next-generation payment features.
  • Drive engineering best practices, contribute to architecture designs, and participate in product roadmap discussions.
  • Define and monitor performance KPIs to identify and eliminate system bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with global product managers and engineers, and occasionally work directly with merchants to understand their needs.

Requirements

  • 3–9 years of hands-on experience delivering backend services using Core Java, web services, SQL, and PostgreSQL.
  • Proven technical leadership and experience mentoring junior engineers.
  • Strong understanding of high availability, fault tolerance, low latency, and scalable architecture.
  • Knowledge of modern API frameworks and practices, including REST, OpenAPI, API security, and developer experience.
  • Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and present findings during architectural reviews.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to bring diverse perspectives together.
  • Customer empathy and an ability to connect technical decisions to merchant business success.

Benefits

  • Based in Adyen’s Bengaluru office.
  • Office-first work environment with in-person collaboration; remote-only work is not offered.
  • Adyen states that it is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive, diverse workplace.
  • The interview process typically takes about 4 weeks, and applicants are generally contacted regarding their application within 5 business days.

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About Adyen

5,001-10,000 employees

Adyen builds a unified payments and financial technology platform for large merchants and platforms, offering card processing, POS, mobile, and global acquiring, plus risk and data tools. It sells payment processing and related services directly to businesses, earning fees per transaction. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Amsterdam, it is a public company listed on Euronext Amsterdam (AMS: ADYEN) with customers including Meta, Uber, and H&M.

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