[Hiring] Software Engineer @ZigZag Careers

Role Description

ZigZag is looking for a Software Engineer (Generalist) to join our team!

As a generalist Software Engineer in the Tech Delivery Team, you’ll work across the full stack, contributing to a wide range of systems within our client's payment platform. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team focused on scalability, security, and performance.

This role requires adaptability and a willingness to work across multiple languages, frameworks, and domains— predominantly backend, both serverless and serverful.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software across the full stack, including frontend, backend, and APIs
• Contribute to building and evolving customer-facing products and internal tools
• Work across multiple languages and frameworks (e.g. Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript) as needed
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices
• Participate in code reviews and uphold high standards of code quality
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across different parts of the system
• Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of platform services
• Contribute to system design discussions and architectural decisions
• Continuously improve development processes, tooling, and engineering practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience across multiple parts of the stack
• Experience working with at least one backend language (e.g. Go, Java, or similar)
• Ability and willingness to learn new languages and frameworks are required
• Experience building and maintaining production systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools (e.g. Buildkite or similar)
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities
• Solid understanding of system performance, scalability, and reliability concepts
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity
• Effective collaboration and communication skills

Benefits

• ZigZag is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace
• We believe that talent knows no borders, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds
• Guided by transparency and agility, we foster an environment where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive