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The successful candidate will also develop and optimize microservices and application components that enable real time authorization settlement and reconciliation while meeting strict performance and reliability targets. Strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to translate requirements into effective delivery are important for success in this position.\nIn This Role, You Will\nDesign and implement secure and scalable card and payment processing services using Python Java and AWS to support high volume transactions and consistent customer experiences.\nDevelop and optimize microservices and application components that enable real time authorization settlement and reconciliation while meeting strict performance and reliability targets.\nCollaborate with product managers architects and domain experts to refine functional and non functional requirements for card and payment features and translate them into clear technical designs.\nIntegrate applications with internal and external payment gateways card networks and fraud management systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.\nConduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high coding standards reusable components and robust design patterns across Python and Java services.\nImplement automated testing strategies including unit integration and end to end tests to ensure high-quality releases and reduce production incidents in card and payment platforms.\nConfigure and maintain AWS based infrastructure such as compute storage and databases to achieve resilient cost efficient and observable environments for payment applications.\nMonitor production systems using logging metrics and alerts to proactively detect performance bottlenecks and service degradation and drive timely remediation actions.\nWork closely with operations and support teams to analyze incident trends in card and payment services and implement sustainable fixes that enhance platform stability and customer trust.\nDocument system architectures service interfaces and deployment procedures to enable clear knowledge sharing and smoother onboarding for engineering and operations teams.\nParticipate in hybrid model collaboration ceremonies including design discussions and sprint events to ensure alignment on delivery priorities and technical decisions.\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating emerging tools and practices in Python Java and AWS that can strengthen card and payment capabilities and reduce operational overhead.\nEnsure that all solutions uphold data privacy security controls and regulatory requirements within the cards and payments domain to protect customers and the organization.\nWork Model\nWe strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position open to qualified applicants able to work in Richmond, VA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. 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