Software Engineer II – Backend, Payments

Toast

. Design, build, and deliver features for Toast’s payments products .

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $104,000 - $213,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

KotlinMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits programs
Cash compensation (overtime, bonus/commissions if eligible)
Equity

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Hard Skills & Tools

KotlinAPI developmentbackend servicesmicroservices architecturecontainerizationautomated testingAPI lifecycle managementversioningdocumentationdeprecation strategies

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingteamworkdesign reviewcode review