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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Payments Systems - **Company:** The Clear - **Location:** UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), TypeScript, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Grpc, Golang - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-payments-systems-clear-street-9988720 ## About the Role * Master Java and Spring Boot, and comfortably make tweaks in TypeScript/React, Go, and Python. * A proven track record of driving technical decisions and owning complex, large-scale engineering problems end-to-end. * Hands-on experience building scalable architectures utilizing Kafka and Kubernetes for robust, resilient integrations. * Solid understanding of global payment ecosystems, external banking APIs, and streamlining complex operational workflows. * Strong command of software design patterns, distributed systems, clean code principles, and automated testing strategies. * Ability to actively manage technical debt, negotiate requirements, and ship reliable solutions without demanding perfection. * Actively advocate for better tooling, overhaul inefficient processes, and push our engineering practices forward. * A highly collaborative mindset with a preference for collectively solving intricate architectural challenges. "Don't meet every single requirement? Apply anyway! We are looking for strong engineers with a growth mindset, not perfect resumes. If this role excites you, we want to hear from you." ## Description As a Software Engineer on Clear Street's Payments team, you'll play a key role in scaling and modernising our rapidly evolving global payments infrastructure. You'll develop highly reliable, API-driven systems that integrate seamlessly with external banks and payment gateways, streamlining complex operational workflows and supporting our expansion into new lines of business, including digital initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you'll contribute to large-scale, high-impact initiatives that enhance our core payments offering, significantly reduce manual operational processes, and offer our customers a smooth payment experience, helping to shape the future of the Clear Street financial ecosystem., * Engineer highly reliable, API-driven payment systems that streamline operations and support our global expansion. * Translate product and design requirements into clean, maintainable and well-tested components. * Collaborate closely with product managers, business, operations, designers and back-end engineers to deliver high-quality experiences. * Identify and resolve performance, accessibility, and usability issues across the application. * Participate in code reviews, contribute to shared component libraries, and help uphold our engineering standards. * Support the operational health of your features and help maintain a high SLA. The Team You will work with a team of talented, passionate and highly collaborative engineers. Working together, we have built a platform that serves institutional clients and is at the forefront of technological innovation. Our engineers take pride in not just the value we provide our customers but the quality of our work. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and make a meaningful impact on the financial industry. We value creativity, innovation, strong work ethics, and we are committed to providing our team members with the support and resources they need to succeed. 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