Technical Lead (Payments)

TL;DR

Technical Lead (Payments): Leading the evolution of a next-generation billing and settlement platform within a global, full-stack payment processing ecosystem with an accent on enhancing reliability, scalability, and security. Focus on designing scalable C# services, secure RESTful APIs, and improving system performance in distributed, event-driven architectures.

Location: Remote from anywhere in New Zealand (full working rights required)

Company

hirify.global is the first global platform combining SaaS with embedded payments and tools to help businesses grow and succeed across various "everyday life" verticals like Education, Fitness & Wellbeing, Field Services, and Personal Services.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of scalable C# services and secure RESTful APIs.
• Contribute directly to core services and critical platform functionality.
• Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability to support high-volume transaction processing.
• Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical mentoring.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues using structured debugging and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Site Reliability Engineering, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, resilient solutions.

Requirements

• Lead level of experience using C#, SQL Server and developing secure, RESTful APIs.
• Strong system design capability within distributed, event-driven architectures.
• Working knowledge of agile software development life-cycles.
• Experience contributing to architectural decisions and aligning with broader technical strategy.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers while remaining hands-on in delivery.
• Professional and articulate communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with major payment schemes (credit card, bank transfer).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave benefit programs.
• 3 extra #GiveBackDays for volunteering and community contribution.
• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and Global Mentorship Programs.
• Access to free mental health support.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Life and Health Insurance.

Hiring process

• Submit your resume through the careers portal.
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