Software Development Engineer - Payment Flows

As a Software Development Engineer at GoCardless, your key responsibilities will include enhancing payment processing capabilities, working on projects that improve speed and reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll be involved in implementing market-leading payment timings and creating scalable, complex web applications that directly impact our merchant experience.

While specific qualifications can vary, applicants for the Software Development Engineer role at GoCardless should have a strong background in software development, ideally with experience in building scalable applications. A growth mindset, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with machine learning concepts are also desirable attributes.

The Payment Flows team at GoCardless focuses on improving payment processing systems by enhancing speed, visibility, and flexibility, which directly contributes to the company’s mission of making bank payments accessible and efficient for businesses globally. This includes developing innovative solutions that can drive revenue growth and successful merchant onboarding.

Absolutely! At GoCardless, collaboration is at the heart of our engineering culture. As a Software Development Engineer, you’ll interact closely with other engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our strategic goals.

GoCardless offers a unique and inclusive workplace culture that encourages innovation and personal growth. Our commitment to well-being, equity options for employees, and a flexible working environment make us an attractive employer for Software Development Engineers looking to make a significant impact in the fintech industry.

In answering this question, focus on specific projects where you have designed or contributed to scalable applications. Discuss the technologies you used, the challenges you faced, the solutions you implemented, and the outcomes that resulted from your work.

Share your problem-solving methodology, starting from understanding the issue, breaking it down into manageable parts, and brainstorming potential solutions. Highlight your experience with agile methodologies and how you iterate on feedback to improve solutions.

Discuss your practices around code reviews, automated testing, and adhering to coding standards. Provide examples where you implemented these strategies successfully to enhance code quality and minimize bugs in releases.

Provide a detailed account of a significant bug, including the context, the steps you took to identify it, the tools you utilized for troubleshooting, and the final resolution. Stress the importance of communication and collaboration during the fix.

Explain your methods for prioritization, such as using project management tools or frameworks that help you determine which tasks deliver the most value. Mention the necessity of stakeholder input and aligning with project goals.

Share your background in payment processing, including relevant technologies you've utilized, specific projects you’ve worked on, and how you kept up with industry standards and regulations.

Discuss your methods for continuous learning, such as following industry blogs, participating in webinars, and engaging in community events. Explain how you apply new knowledge to your work.

Use this opportunity to showcase a specific project that demonstrates your collaborative skills. Detail your role, the teams involved, and the successful outcomes achieved through effective teamwork.

Share your enthusiasm for GoCardless's mission and values. Link your career goals to the company’s objectives, emphasizing how you can contribute to the team and grow alongside the organization.

Discuss your openness to constructive criticism and how you view feedback as a tool for growth. Provide an example of a time you received feedback and successfully implemented changes based on it.