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The role requires 12+ years of experience building production software systems, with a history of writing scalable, performant, and maintainable code.
Required skills include experience with Java >= 11, JPA ORM mapping, crafting SQLs, and unit and integration testing.
Highnote is headquartered in San Francisco with team members in 25+ US states, suggesting a distributed remote work arrangement.
Highnote has a fast-moving, hands-on culture with core values of customer obsession, executional excellence, and intentional inclusion; it's a flat organization with low hierarchy, valuing diverse backgrounds and direct exposure to leadership.
Strong candidates have 12+ years of experience, excitement about shipping customer-centric software, and engineering skills focused on scalable code rather than specific frameworks, with bonus for fintech or payments experience.
Issuer processor platform for card issuance
Highnote operates in the card issuance industry by providing an issuer processor platform that simplifies the process of issuing cards for businesses. The platform offers various services such as transaction data management, identity verification, fund tracking, and transaction control. It is designed to be flexible and customizable, allowing businesses to create card products that fit their specific brand and needs. Highnote's clients include financial institutions and retail businesses that require card issuance services, particularly those looking to launch card products quickly. The platform includes tools like a GraphQL API, Notifications, and SDKs to facilitate rapid development and integration. Unlike many competitors, Highnote focuses on streamlining the card issuance process while offering extensive customization options. The company's goal is to make it easier for businesses to issue cards and bring their products to market efficiently.