Software Engineer (Remote - Contractor)

📋 Description

• • Join Masabi Ltd, a trailblazer in the fare payment revolution, and contribute to a platform that powers the journeys of millions globally. As a Backend Developer, you will be instrumental in building and evolving the core systems that handle high-volume transactions, complex fare logic, and seamless integration with external payment providers, directly impacting the daily commutes of people worldwide.
• • In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining robust backend services that are critical to our payment processing, fare calculations, and transaction flows. This involves actively contributing to the architectural design of systems that are not only scalable and resilient but also highly secure, ensuring the integrity of every transaction. You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team, including fellow engineers, dedicated testers, and product partners, to shepherd features from their initial concept through to successful production deployment. A key aspect of your day-to-day will involve writing clean, maintainable code, adhering to best practices, and actively participating in testing and code review processes to uphold the highest standards of quality. Furthermore, you will support and enhance integrations with vital third-party payment providers and complex financial systems, ensuring smooth and reliable operations. A significant part of your contribution will also involve monitoring system performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing enhancements to boost reliability and observability. You will be encouraged to engage in technical discussions, sharing your insights to help shape innovative solutions and refine best practices across the engineering team. Taking ownership of your assigned tasks and championing team outcomes will be essential to your success.
• • Masabi is at the forefront of transforming public transport fare collection, with our Justride platform deployed in over 250 locations worldwide. We are a network of innovators from diverse backgrounds, united by a passion for making transit fair and accessible. Our culture is built on openness and trust, fostering an environment where every team member feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe in supporting each other, simplifying journeys, and removing barriers to improve daily life for millions.
• • This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in payment systems and high-integrity domains. You will gain hands-on experience with a modern technology stack, including Java/Kotlin, event-driven architectures, RESTful APIs, and a comprehensive suite of AWS services. You will have the chance to contribute to building systems designed for massive scale and extreme reliability, learning to manage complex integrations and optimize system performance. By working on solutions that directly impact millions of users, you will see the tangible results of your efforts and grow your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. This is a chance to accelerate your career journey with a company that is truly going places.
• • As a Backend Developer at Masabi, you will be at the heart of a company driving a global fare payment revolution. Your work will directly contribute to making public transport more accessible and efficient for millions of riders worldwide. You will be part of a passionate, innovative team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and making a real-world impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated and where everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed. This role is an excellent opportunity to leverage your backend development skills in a mission-driven organization that is shaping the future of urban mobility.
• • The core of your responsibilities will revolve around the development and maintenance of backend services that are fundamental to Masabi's Justride platform. This includes architecting and implementing solutions for payment processing, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of fare calculations, and managing complex transaction flows. You will play a crucial role in designing systems that can handle immense transaction volumes reliably and securely, integrating seamlessly with a variety of external payment gateways and financial institutions. Your contributions will extend to ensuring the robustness and scalability of our infrastructure, which is built upon technologies like AWS, Kafka, and Terraform. You will be expected to write high-quality, well-tested code, participate actively in code reviews, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and best practices. Monitoring system health, performance, and observability using tools like Grafana will also be a key part of your role, allowing you to proactively identify and resolve issues. Furthermore, you will be a key participant in technical discussions, helping to define technical strategies and architectural decisions that will shape the future of our platform. This role demands a proactive approach, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• • You will be working within a cross-functional team, fostering close collaboration with quality assurance engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of features. This collaborative spirit is essential for translating product requirements into robust technical solutions. Your ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences will be highly valued. The role encourages taking ownership of features and projects, driving them from inception to completion, and supporting the overall success of the team and the company's objectives. This is an opportunity to not only build cutting-edge technology but also to contribute to a company culture that prioritizes learning, empathy, and collective achievement. We believe in empowering our developers to take initiative and make meaningful contributions to our shared mission.