Senior Payments Integration Engineer at Adyen

About Adyen

Adyen is a global financial technology platform that provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution. Trusted by industry leaders like Facebook, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft, Adyen has become the financial technology platform of choice for ambitious businesses worldwide.

Role Overview

As a Senior Payments Integration Engineer at Adyen, I am responsible for building innovative payment solutions that enable businesses to achieve their ambitions faster. My role involves developing new plug-ins that communicate with the Adyen Platform and enhancing existing eCommerce integrations.

Key Responsibilities

Payment Integration Development

• Develop new features for eCommerce plug-ins and solve complex payment challenges for merchants
• Build and maintain integrations for major eCommerce platforms including Magento 2 and Shopware 6
• Enhance the PHP API library to support new payment methods and features

Client Communication & Project Management

• Communicate daily with internal and external clients to ensure smooth project progression
• Manage deliverables and timelines for payment integration projects
• Provide proactive communication and innovative solutions to eCommerce customers

Business Optimization

• Design and implement appropriate integration approaches to optimize client business performance
• Analyze payment flows and recommend improvements for conversion rates and user experience
• Ensure seamless cross-border payment processing for global merchants

Product Expertise & Industry Knowledge

• Developed deep expertise in Adyen's payment platform and product suite
• Gained comprehensive knowledge of the global payments industry
• Stay current with fintech trends and emerging payment technologies

Global Collaboration

• Participate in Adyen's knowledge sharing program with international teams
• Contribute to the eCommerce developer community
• Attend industry events and conferences to represent Adyen's technical capabilities

Technical Achievements

Platform Integrations

• Successfully delivered payment integrations for major eCommerce platforms
• Optimized plugin performance for high-volume transaction processing
• Implemented secure payment flows following PCI compliance standards

API Development

• Enhanced PHP API library with new features and improved error handling
• Developed robust webhooks and notification systems
• Created comprehensive documentation for developer adoption

Innovation & Problem Solving

• Solved complex payment routing challenges for multi-market merchants
• Implemented advanced fraud prevention mechanisms
• Optimized payment authorization rates through technical improvements

Industry Impact

Working at Adyen has provided me with deep insights into the global fintech ecosystem. I've contributed to payment solutions that process billions of transactions annually, supporting businesses in scaling their operations across international markets.

The role has strengthened my expertise in:

• Financial Technology: Understanding of global payment processing, regulatory compliance, and fintech innovation
• Enterprise Integration: Building scalable solutions for high-volume payment processing
• Cross-border Commerce: Implementing payment solutions for international business expansion
• Product Management: Balancing technical excellence with business requirements and customer needs

Technologies & Skills

• Programming Languages: PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript
• eCommerce Platforms: Magento 2, Shopware 6, WooCommerce
• Payment Processing: Payment gateways, fraud prevention, PCI compliance
• API Development: RESTful APIs, webhooks, SDK development
• Financial Technology: Payment routing, currency conversion, risk management
• Project Management: Agile methodologies, stakeholder communication, technical delivery

This experience at Adyen represents a significant milestone in my fintech career, combining technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to deliver payment solutions that power global commerce.