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UK 5w PTO

  • Shape the technical direction of Masabi's payments platform, contributing to architecture, standards, and engineering best practices.
  • Design and deliver scalable, secure, and resilient payment solutions, supporting teams in building microservices-based architectures.
  • Act as a senior technical advisor, guiding complex decisions and collaborating with external payment partners.

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  • Lead the design and development of scalable IAM and eCommerce systems.
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  • Own the outcomes of a dedicated sub-area within the orchestration layer, driving impact across multiple quarters.
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The company is a global payments orchestration platform that powers high-volume transactions across multiple providers and markets. This is a remote-first, globally distributed team that values written thinking and deep ownership.

North America

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Awin is a global affiliate marketing network that connects advertisers with publishers and other partners to drive sales and revenue growth. Established in 2000, Awin boasts a dynamic, social, and inclusive culture, fostering a diverse and transparent network of affiliate partnerships.

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Oportun is a mission-driven financial services company that aims to help its members reach their financial goals. They have provided more than $21.3 billion in responsible and affordable credit and saved its members more than $2.5 billion in interest and fees.

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UK

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  • Eliminate systemic risk by identifying fundamental, cross-cutting security problems and driving major engineering improvements to solve them at the root.
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