Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

Overview

Senior Backend Engineer (Java) to help build and scale infrastructure for Adyen’s in-store payment experience within the Payment Gateways team.

What you'll do

• Orchestrate complex payment flows by integrating multiple Adyen systems.
• Design and build high-volume, low-latency Java applications for global payment systems.
• Collaborate with Data and Platform engineering teams to design resilient, scalable services.
• Drive engineering best practices and contribute to scalable architecture and roadmap discussions.
• Define, implement, and monitor performance KPIs to eliminate system bottlenecks.
• Partner with global product managers and engineers, including occasional collaboration with merchants.

What you'll need

• 8+ years of hands-on experience delivering backend services using Core Java, web services, and SQL/PostgreSQL.
• Technical leadership experience with a track record of mentoring junior engineers.
• Knowledge of high availability, fault tolerance, and low-latency architectural requirements.
• Strong understanding of modern API frameworks such as REST and OpenAPI.
• Experience with API security and developer experience best practices.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and present findings in architectural reviews.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru.
• Office-first role; in-person collaboration required (no remote-only roles).