Tech Lead • Platform Services

In 2021, iZettle became Zettle by PayPal, to go further in its mission to redefine financial freedom and help small businesses succeed in a world of giants. By offering them the tools to get paid, sell smarter and grow, we are empowering sellers across the globe to reach their full potential. We believe that together we’re made for more and think that the best is yet to come. Our journey in putting an end to ordinary is just starting — Are you with us?


As our quest to democratise financial services continues at blazing speed, Zettle's Platforms Alliance is now looking to strengthen its Platform Services team with a new Tech Lead.


Simply put, this team is in charge of empowering Zettle's feature teams to build and quickly deliver reliable solutions allowing our merchants to succeed in a world of giants. In this spirit, as a Tech Lead you will be leading the work in shaping the way developers will be working and creating the platform upon which we as a company can grow and scale.




Responsibilities for the role:
Grow an inspiring, inclusive and collaborative environment working closely with Tech Managers, Product Managers, Tech Leads and Agile Team Coaches to plan new initiatives, managing technical and non-technical risks.
Establish a shared team technical vision that is aligned with our product roadmap.
Be responsible, along with other Tech Lead(s) within the team, for the full technical domain of the team.
Drives architectural discussions and ensures that the system architecture satisfies the needs of all the stakeholders and key system quality attributes. Continuously communicate technical topics to non-technical stakeholders in an easily understandable way.
Guide the team to continually improve the software development process to speed up feedback and improve quality while managing dependencies and minimise technical debt.
Grow fellow team members by mentoring, cultivate continuous learning and avoid knowledge silos within the team.
Actively contribute and demonstrate healthy modern engineering practices by writing clean, well-tested code. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback if needed.
Be involved in recruitment and help Tech Manager to make the team stronger.





To succeed in the role, we believe you will bring:
A passion for helping build, scale and operate a platform to support the iZettle products.
A product mindset: you care about customer outcomes and you want to make data-informed decisions.
Software engineering experience in one or more general purpose languages (Go, Java, Kotlin, Python etc.).
Experience with modern software engineering practices like the SOLID principles, clean code, test driven development, defensive programming, continuous integration, continuous deployment.
A strong understanding of and experience with cloud infrastructure, observability patterns, CI/CD patterns and cloud security practices.
A passion for building a diverse and inclusive working environment.
Be a role model for the iZettle values and have a strong contact network within the organization.





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We are all for equality for all


Tattoo artists. Dog groomers. Cake bakers. Jewelry makers. You name them - at Zettle - we help them. And to do that well, we need our people to be as unique and diverse as they are. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and together we uphold PayPal’s One Team Behaviour, striving to be a place where everyone can benefit from equal access to professional development, bring their whole self to work and most of all, feel like they belong.


Our Benefits:


At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.


We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com


Who We Are:


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PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.




PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.


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