About the job
About ValPay
ValPay is a premier payments platform within the Valsoft ecosystem, providing integrated payment solutions across a wide array of vertical SaaS businesses. Our goal is to streamline and enhance how businesses handle payments by integrating seamless, secure, and scalable payment functionalities directly into their software workflows.
As we continue our growth trajectory, we are seeking a proactive Technical Lead who will spearhead technical excellence, mentor our engineering team, and contribute to the development of robust, high-performing systems that support our expanding payments infrastructure.
About the Role
In the role of Technical Lead at ValPay, you will be pivotal in defining the architecture, scalability, and reliability of our payment solutions. Serving as both a technical authority and team leader, you will work closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
This position is a player-coach role, allowing you to directly contribute to the codebase while also nurturing and mentoring a team of engineers.
Your Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Direct the technical vision and architecture of core payment systems.
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-availability systems.
- Ensure adherence to best practices in code quality, testing, and system performance.
- Drive technical decision-making and analyze trade-offs.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Guide and develop a team of engineers through coaching and constructive feedback.
- Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering standards.
- Assist in hiring and onboarding top engineering talent.
- Cultivate a high-performance, collaborative engineering environment.
Delivery & Execution
- Collaborate with Product teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of key initiatives and projects.
- Ensure timely and high-quality execution within the team.
- Identify and eliminate technical blockers.
Platform & Innovation
- Continuously enhance system scalability, reliability, and security.
- Contribute to innovations in payments, including integrations, APIs, and compliance standards.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.

