Payments Software Engineer, Retail Engineering

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Description As a Payments Software Engineer on our team, you will help build a next-generation payment platform for Apple Retail. You will also be responsible for developing and integrating the payment application with payment terminals and gateways, as well as certifying the solution with acquiring banks. You will be working with business partners, store personnel, banking partners, and multi-functional teams within Apple to develop software, controls, and processes for payment processing. In this role, you will get the opportunity to gain experience with global payment solutions in the retail industry. You will increase your expertise in the payment industry with hands-on experience with devices, protocols, and processes, and learn from a team of knowledgeable payment experts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in Java, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and enterprise application development
• Experience with at least one relational or NoSQL database, such as Oracle, MySQL, or Cassandra
• Hands-on experience with modern development tools and technologies, including: Web Services (REST/SOAP), GitHub or other version control systems, or Maven or similar build tools
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong domain expertise in retail payments, with hands-on experience in at least one of the following standards: EMV (Chip & PIN technologies), ISO 8583, or PCI Compliance
• Familiarity with communication protocols, including at least one of the following: HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• Working knowledge of Swift or Python
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience engaging with global payment vendors and cross-functional teams
• Solid understanding of performance optimization techniques, including multithreading and event-driven architecture
• Background in one or more of the following industries: eCommerce, Banking, or Retail
• Knowledge of cryptographic protocols and libraries
• Experience working with device drivers
• Familiarity with MFi (Made for iPhone/iPad) certification

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