Lead Backend Engineer - Payments - Remote

Overview

As a Lead Backend Engineer on our Global Payments team, you will help shape the future of Ticketmaster’s next-generation, globally scalable payment platform by architecting secure, high-performance systems and leading a cross-functional development team.

In Short

• Lead the development of a scalable payment platform.
• Provide technical guidance in Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot.
• Champion AWS-native architectures and security best practices.
• Drive high availability and performance across the payment stack.
• Implement monitoring and self-healing systems.
• Lead and mentor a globally distributed engineering team.
• Collaborate with Product and UX teams to manage feature delivery.
• Foster clean code practices and modern engineering standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

• Proven backend development experience with Java, Kotlin, and Spring.
• Deep understanding of microservice design and scalable APIs.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and secure coding practices.
• Bonus: Experience in payments or finance tech.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor and lead teams effectively.
• Adaptability to industry trends and business needs.
• Composure under pressure in critical situations.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and healthcare benefits.
• Retirement benefits and student loan repayment options.
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Paid caregiver leave for new parents.
• Employee ticketing program for live events.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and skill development.
• Recognition as a Great Place to Work.
• Access to a diverse mix of passionate employees.
• Work from home flexibility.