Billing & Payment Processing Project - Full Stack Engineer | Fully Remote
Job Description
The role is 100% remote, but candidates MUST be willing to work East Coast hours or even European hours in order to collaborate with team members in Europe...
The Motley Fool is looking for a Freelance Hands-On Software Engineer ideally with a background in payment processing and billing systems (Stripe experience would be a huge plus).
This is a senior-level contract role that requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This is an independent contract position that will require roughly 40 hours of work per week for roughly 12 months.
Start date: ASAP, Onboarding process can take up to 1 week.
Contract length: 12 months
Interview process
30 min screening with Recruiter
1 hour panel interview with Tech Lead and 2 members from the technical team
Who are we?
We are The Motley Fool, a purpose-driven financial information and services firm with more than 30 years of experience focused on making the world smarter, happier, and richer. But what does that even mean?! It means were helping Fools (always with a capital F) demystify the world of finance, beat the stock market, and achieve personal wealth and happiness through our products and services.
The Motley Fool is firmly committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are a motley group of overachievers that have built a culture of trust founded on Foolishness, fun, and a commitment to making the world smarter, happier and richer. However you identify or whatever winding road has led you to us, please don't hesitate to apply if the description above leaves you thinking, "Hey! I could do that!"
What would you do in this role?
Youll be in a cross-functional team building AWS-native billing and payment processing solutions using Stripe. Were looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is adept with all things AWS and development in the cloud, and is eager to move quickly and proactively. Knowledge of developing billing and payment processing solutions in an AWS native environment would be a huge advantage.
Okay, but what would you actually do in this role?
Design, develop, and maintain robust payment processing and billing solutions (Stripe).
Architect and implement scalable AWS-native systems.
Foster a proactive and adaptable approach to project challenges and evolving requirements.
Display enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring within the team, especially in pushing forward technical skill sets and project management techniques.
Required Skills and Experience:
5+ years development experience with Python
Software development and design methodologies: Development and design methodologies provide a structured approach to design, build, and maintain reliable andscalable applications.
Experience building apis using Python-based frameworks like FastApi or Django Rest Framework
Experience with asynchronous programming in Python. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of asyncio, event loops, thread and process pools, selectors, performance tuning and monitoring.
Experience with distributed systems
Experience with Test Driven Development and performance testing
Experience with reactive and resilient system architectures
Strong online collaboration and communication skills, crucial for a fully remote working environment.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation
Strong knowledge of Pythons typings module
Experience with at least one strongly typed language (Java, C#, Scala, or other).
Ability to delivery software fast and solve problems
Growth mindset, always looking at ways to challenge the status quo
Experience in integrating payment processing systems (preferably Stripe) with various platforms and services is a huge plus for at least one developer on this team, as is:
Knowledge of transaction lifecycle, payment authorization, capture, settlement, and chargebacks.
Extensive experience managing billing systems and processes, including invoicing, recurring billing, and subscription management.
Ability to analyze and optimize billing workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Experience in handling customer inquiries and resolving billing-related issues.
In depth knowledge of PostgreSQL. Query optimizations, performance tuning, upfront database design with performance in mind is a must.
Even better if you have:
Experience with Domain Driven Design and modular systems
Experience integrating with Stripe
Experience with front-end technologies (like Javascript) or seamless integration with front-end focused developments, a plus.
A passion for long term investing and/or familiarity with The Motley Fools tools and services
Apply Now
The role is 100% remote, but candidates MUST be willing to work East Coast hours or even European hours in order to collaborate with team members in Europe...
The Motley Fool is looking for a Freelance Hands-On Software Engineer ideally with a background in payment processing and billing systems (Stripe experience would be a huge plus).
This is a senior-level contract role that requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This is an independent contract position that will require roughly 40 hours of work per week for roughly 12 months.
Start date: ASAP, Onboarding process can take up to 1 week.
Contract length: 12 months
Interview process
30 min screening with Recruiter
1 hour panel interview with Tech Lead and 2 members from the technical team
Who are we?
We are The Motley Fool, a purpose-driven financial information and services firm with more than 30 years of experience focused on making the world smarter, happier, and richer. But what does that even mean?! It means were helping Fools (always with a capital F) demystify the world of finance, beat the stock market, and achieve personal wealth and happiness through our products and services.
The Motley Fool is firmly committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are a motley group of overachievers that have built a culture of trust founded on Foolishness, fun, and a commitment to making the world smarter, happier and richer. However you identify or whatever winding road has led you to us, please don't hesitate to apply if the description above leaves you thinking, "Hey! I could do that!"
What would you do in this role?
Youll be in a cross-functional team building AWS-native billing and payment processing solutions using Stripe. Were looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is adept with all things AWS and development in the cloud, and is eager to move quickly and proactively. Knowledge of developing billing and payment processing solutions in an AWS native environment would be a huge advantage.
Okay, but what would you actually do in this role?
Design, develop, and maintain robust payment processing and billing solutions (Stripe).
Architect and implement scalable AWS-native systems.
Foster a proactive and adaptable approach to project challenges and evolving requirements.
Display enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring within the team, especially in pushing forward technical skill sets and project management techniques.
Required Skills and Experience:
5+ years development experience with Python
Software development and design methodologies: Development and design methodologies provide a structured approach to design, build, and maintain reliable andscalable applications.
Experience building apis using Python-based frameworks like FastApi or Django Rest Framework
Experience with asynchronous programming in Python. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of asyncio, event loops, thread and process pools, selectors, performance tuning and monitoring.
Experience with distributed systems
Experience with Test Driven Development and performance testing
Experience with reactive and resilient system architectures
Strong online collaboration and communication skills, crucial for a fully remote working environment.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation
Strong knowledge of Pythons typings module
Experience with at least one strongly typed language (Java, C#, Scala, or other).
Ability to delivery software fast and solve problems
Growth mindset, always looking at ways to challenge the status quo
Experience in integrating payment processing systems (preferably Stripe) with various platforms and services is a huge plus for at least one developer on this team, as is:
Knowledge of transaction lifecycle, payment authorization, capture, settlement, and chargebacks.
Extensive experience managing billing systems and processes, including invoicing, recurring billing, and subscription management.
Ability to analyze and optimize billing workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Experience in handling customer inquiries and resolving billing-related issues.
In depth knowledge of PostgreSQL. Query optimizations, performance tuning, upfront database design with performance in mind is a must.
Even better if you have:
Experience with Domain Driven Design and modular systems
Experience integrating with Stripe
Experience with front-end technologies (like Javascript) or seamless integration with front-end focused developments, a plus.
A passion for long term investing and/or familiarity with The Motley Fools tools and services
Apply Now