Job Description
Job Description
Salary : About Us
Felix Payment Systems is a growing fintech start-uplocatedin downtown Vancouver. We have created the worlds first 100% cloud-based payment terminal.Felix is leading the charge in the disruption of the payments industry. Ourtechnology transforms consumer-grade devices into secure portable payment terminals using noadditionalhardware.
At Felix, we pride ourselves on being innovators in technology,and we are always pushing the boundaries to create world- leadingproducts.Our office is situated in the heart ofdowntown Vancouver where we embrace a hybrid work modelvaluing time together in the office balanced with working from home.
Role Overview
As aSeniorDatabase Developer,you will play a key role indeveloping, testing,improvingandmaintainingnew and existing databasesfor our cloud paymentsplatform.You will deliver scalable, high- qualitysolutionsthat will drive our business forward. Your work will directly impact contactless card transactions in real-world environments, improving payment experiences for businesses and their customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Managecore paymentdatabasesandmaintainapplication data models
- Design, build, andmaintainoptimizedqueries,stored procedures,indexesand other database artifacts
- Build and deploy in our high performant cloud environment
- Develop andmaintaindatabase applications inour core transaction engine and associated services
- Align oursolutionto PCI DSSand PCIMPoCrequirements
- Champion and leverage AI in all aspects of the software development lifecycle
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability and performance
- Support strong monitoringand alerts acrossour solution
- Mentorother developerswhiledemonstratinghigh -quality coding standards
- Assistour product teamwithrequirements, user stories,estimatesand work plans
- Design, develop, and unit test applicationsin accordance withestablishedstandards
Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience5+ years of experiencemaintainingapplication data models and SQL code3+ years ofmaintaining,optimizingand evolving database infrastructure5+years of developing with C++, Java,or otherhigh- performancelanguages2+ years using AI in day-to-day development and maintenance tasksExperience across multiple database platforms (SQL Server, Postgres,others)Skill in performance profiling andoptimizinghigh-volume transactionsHands on experience with DevOps and CI / CDHands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure DevOps pipelinesStrong understanding of microservices and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Strong grasp of OOD and OOP having refactored complex systems in the pastDemonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused environmentSecurity-first approach to design and implementationExperience deploying enterprise-grade software in regulated environmentsNice to Have
Familiarity with PCI-DSS compliance and secure payment transactionsExperience with message brokerand caching services : eg.RabbitMQ, RedisKnowledge of monitoring tools : Grafana or ELK StackWhy Felix?
Timeoff : 3weeksofvacationannuallyplus6paidpersonaldaystoprioritizeyourwell -being.Comprehensive benefits : Dental, vision and extended health coverage to keep you healthy.Hybrid flexibility : Enjoy the best of both worlds with 3 days on-site for collaboration and 2 days remote for focus and balance.Team bonding : Regular team events, celebrations and activities.Daily perks : Snacks and drinks to keep you energized throughout the day.A supportive environment : Join a close-knit team where your ideas matter, and your work shapes the future of payments.If this sounds like a great fit for you,wedlove to hear from you!Applynowand take the first step toward an exciting career with Felix.
At Felix Payment Systems, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe that a commitment to diversity and inclusion enables our employees to reach their full potential. Everyone is welcome, and we strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experience, perspectives regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, citizenship, disability, and national origin.