Software Engineer OpportunityClerq is a Series A financial technology startup based in New York City. The company's next generation payments platform delivers a seamless checkout experience for high-ticket transactions.Leveraging modern bank rails, the platform offers the conversion and UX benefits of cards with risk and money movement infrastructure purpose-built for large purchases. Clerq replaces outdated manual payment methods like cash, checks and wires and expensive card surcharges with a smooth, integrated solution that helps merchants convert more customers without sacrificing margins.Clerq started with the $1T+ U.S.
auto vertical, where it's already powering payments for several of the most recognized brands in the industry. With proven traction, the company has expanded into high-growth adjacencies including powersports, home & office and private travel.About the RoleContribute to core components of our payments platform including: core money movement and payments operations functionsintegrations with third-party business systemsperformance tuning and scalingreporting and compliance functionalityDesign robust and maintainable system architecturesContribute to the design of customer-facing APIsOwn the delivery of new features from end-to-endIterate on internal infrastructure and developer experience such as observabilityHelp improve engineering processes and shape the team's cultureMaintain high standards of engineering excellence and establish/iterate on best practices throughout the teamEager to learn and grow in your craft and professionLocation: NYC (Flatiron)Qualifications3+ years of software engineering experience (comfort with Python/Django strongly preferred)Ability to write and debug production-quality backend codeAbility to evaluate the tradeoffs between speed and robustness when designing systemsStrong and proactive communication skillsAbility to articulate customer impact of technical decisionsPreferred but not required: Experience with AWS services, PostgreSQL, RedisPrior experience or demonstrated interest in payments and/or fintechSalary range: $155,000-$170,000Employee compensation also includes equity incentives and certain benefits. Final offer terms are based on multiple factors including experience and skills, and may potentially vary from the amounts initially listed.