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Senior Java Engineer

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Adyen

Senior Java Engineer

São José dos Campos, Brazil

This is Adyen

We took an unobvious approach to starting a payments company, building a platform from scratch. Today, we're the payments platform of choice for the world's brightest companies. Our unobvious approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity, of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business challenges are unique, we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. So no matter where you’re from, who you love, or what you believe in, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.

 

Who we are

Adyen is the payments platform of choice for the world’s leading companies, delivering frictionless payments across online, mobile and in-store channels. It is the only provider of a modern end-to-end infrastructure, connecting directly to Visa, Mastercard, and consumers’ globally preferred payment methods. With offices around the world, Adyen serves nine of the 10 largest U.S. internet companies and many worldwide retailers. Customers include Meta, Uber, Dafiti, 99taxis, Rappi and Spotify.

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As a Senior Java Developer

You'll have the opportunity to:

- Work in a platform which process tens of millions payments per day

- Be involved in solutions to provide payments solution to the world's leading companies such as: Meta, Uber, IFood, 99app, Magalu, Spotify and many more

- Integrate to mostly used payment methods in the world, ex.: Visa and Mastercard, but not limiting to those

 

What you’ll do

  • Build the global payments engine of the future and ensure that Adyen customers remain at the forefront of innovation.
  • Take ownership of systems, features, or frameworks—ranging from medium complexity to large-scale initiatives—ensuring timely delivery, quality, and alignment with project goals.
  • Collaborate effectively with your team and across teams, helping to unblock challenges and mentoring less experienced engineers. For larger systems, you’ll lead discussions and guide others through the development lifecycle.
  • Design and implement elegant, scalable solutions to complex problems, balancing simplicity with performance. Your work will align with team objectives while minimizing operational overhead and setting new standards where applicable.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, including addressing technical debt. Depending on scope, you may lead or contribute to cross-team initiatives to elevate the overall quality and reliability of our systems.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot your systems in production, ensuring consistent behavior and addressing issues promptly. You’ll contribute to or lead incident responses, sharing learnings to improve processes across the organization.
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Who you are

  • At least 5 years of experience with Java development.
  • You bring strong expertise in Java and related technologies, with a solid grasp of design patterns, testing, and debugging. Your solutions reflect your depth of knowledge, whether you're solving individual tasks or setting architectural standards.
  • You share knowledge generously, offering meaningful feedback in code reviews and mentoring peers. You may inspire others with your ability to lead initiatives or guide team members through complex challenges.
  • You understand customer needs and business goals, translating them into impactful, high-quality solutions. You’re comfortable prioritizing work that aligns technical priorities with business outcomes.
  • You articulate ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your documentation is concise and actionable, enabling others to build upon your work independently.
  • You decompose complex problems into actionable tasks with accurate time estimates, coordinating work effectively. For broader initiatives, you’ll take the lead to ensure smooth execution and alignment across teams.

Note: This position is based at our office in São José dos Campos/SP, Brazil.

Office First Culture: We love working together! Due to our hybrid work model, we expect you to come to the office three days per week and work remotely twice. 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments

Our unobvious approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. So no matter where you’re from, who you love, or what you believe in, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria then Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application.

Ready to meet us?

If this role looks like your next step, apply by clicking the below link. We can’t wait to meet you!

Client-provided location(s): São José dos Campos, Sao Jose dos Campos - State of São Paulo, Brazil
Job ID: 4813016
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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