[Hiring] Software Engineer II (Backend), Payments @Toast

Role Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer II to join our Payments team. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of our unified payment processing solution. This platform offers a single, integrated service for payment acceptance across various channels and supports a configurable enterprise approach. It is designed to allow a build-once, available-to-all strategy for both existing and emerging payment methods.

• Design, build, and deliver features for Toast’s payments products
• Develop and implement automated test suite to ensure the code shipped to our customers meets the highest quality standards
• Roll features out to customers, including monitoring for success
• Collaborate with UX and PM on the definition and design of features
• Partner with a wide array of teams across Toast
• Work with experienced engineers to deliver design and code review

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in designing and implementing robust backend services using Kotlin
• Proven ability to develop scalable and secure APIs that integrate with various internal/external systems
• Knowledge of best practices in API lifecycle management, including versioning, documentation, and deprecation strategies
• Proficiency in Kotlin-specific frameworks and libraries for building efficient backend solutions
• Demonstrated experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies for enhanced scalability and maintainability

Requirements

• Proficiency in DynamoDB and PostgreSQL
• Proficiency in Kotlin (or Java and willing to learn Kotlin) and Kotlin-specific frameworks and libraries for building efficient backend solutions
• Experience building mobile applications
• Familiarity with AI-augmented development workflows and tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex, or similar)

Benefits

We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs.

• The base salary range for this role is:
• Zone A: $133,000 — $213,000 USD
• Zone B: $115,000 — $184,000 USD
• Zone C: $104,000 — $166,000 USD

Company Description

Toast is driven by building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best: building the businesses they love. We value diversity of background and lived experience. Together, we empower restaurants of all sizes to build great teams, increase revenue, improve operations, and delight their guests.