Job Description

Sphere, (Santa Ana, CA), an established company, is looking to immediately hire a “Software Engineer.” for full-time, in-house employment. Sphere develops and maintains technology-oriented, merchant service solutions in the payment card industry.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Sphere, a leading provider of secure payment processing, develops and maintains technology-oriented merchant service solutions in the electronic payment and risk management industry to accommodate merchants of all sizes. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where we are dedicated to helping our employees succeed, as well as offer a generous benefits package including a no-waiting-period health insurance program.

POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Software Development Manager, Software Engineer will be responsible for the development of service-oriented, middleware, and infrastructural software for Linux-based environments. The incumbent will be expected to be proficient and active in all applicable software development and management practices, including: architecture, programming/implementation, integration, testing, packaging, documentation (to some extent), production diagnostics, and production support. Additionally, incumbents will be expected to be able to effectively lead projects from a technical perspective. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their capabilities throughout the interviewing process.

GENERAL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

• Expertise in Linux (or Unix) Software Development
• Proficiency in Linux (or Unix) System Operations
• Proficiency in SQL Database Development and Operations
• Proficiency with Applicable Secure Coding Practices
• Experience with Cloud with focus on Azure
• Experience with Multi-Tiered Architectures
• Experience with Unit Testing and/or Test-Driven Development
• Experience Working with Payment or Other Financial Applications is a Plus
• Experience with Data Processing, Correlation, and Analytics is a Plus
• Experience with the PCI DSS or PA-DSS is a Plus
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and/or Oracle is a Plus

CONVENTIONAL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in C and C++ under Linux
• Proficiency with Perl, Python, PHP, and/or Bash
• Experience Building High Availability/Performance Software
• Experience Building Networked, Daemonized Software
• Disciplined in Software Architecture Practices
• Experience with Service-Oriented Architectures is a Plus
• Proficiency with Java is a Plus
• Familiarity with MITRE CWE is a Plus

GENERAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent (relevant experience may be substituted)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of professional software experience with 1-3 years of automation experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of e-commerce and the payment industry, including PCI, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of software test methodologies and automated testing practices
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software test life cycle (STLC)
• Highly organized and have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Be Proficient in English, Both in Verbal and Written Form
• Be Solutions and Results Oriented
• Be a Passionate Technologist, Always Interested in Internals
• Enjoy Fast-Paced, Dynamic, and Collaborative Environments

Note: Successful applicants must submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Company Description

Sphere, powered by TrustCommerce, is a leading provider of end-to-end integrated payments, security software, payments gateway and merchant acquiring products and services. Sphere serves a variety of companies from large, complex enterprises to small local businesses across a range of end-markets, including healthcare, restaurant, retail, parking, education, transportation, and insurance. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where we are dedicated to helping our employees succeed, as well as offer a generous benefits package including a no-waiting-period health insurance program.