Senior Software Engineer ll, Decision Engineering at Forter

Tel Aviv-Yafo, TA, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Fraud Prevention, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

6+ years of experience building backend systems in large-scale production environments
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Kotlin, or Node.js
Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker)
Proven ability to design and maintain high-scale distributed systems
Strong sense of ownership, autonomy, and accountability
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex systems clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences — including direct collaboration with customers worldwide

Responsibilities

Design, build, and scale backend systems that power Forter’s real-time decisioning and APIs
Own projects end-to-end — from design and implementation to production rollout and monitoring
Ensure systems are low-latency, fault-tolerant, and high-throughput across distributed environments
Enhance observability, reliability, and developer experience through strong operational and tooling practices
Collaborate with Product, analysts, data scientists, and infrastructure teams to drive innovation across Forter’s decision ecosystem
Participate in technical discussions and customer interactions, providing expertise and clear communication when supporting enterprise integrations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonJavaKotlinNode.jsAWSKubernetesDockerDistributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentLow-Latency SystemsAPIsObservabilityMonitoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What programming languages are required for this role?

Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Kotlin, or Node.js are required.

What experience level is needed for this position?

Candidates need 6+ years of experience building backend systems in large-scale production environments.

What cloud technologies should I have experience with?

Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies including AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker is required.

Is remote work an option for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Forter

Fraud prevention and identity protection services

About Forter

Forter provides a range of services designed to protect online businesses from fraud and abuse. Its offerings include identity protection to prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent purchases, fraud management that allows businesses to make instant decisions to stop fraudsters, and abuse prevention to identify unauthorized resellers and coupon abusers. Additionally, Forter focuses on payment optimization to enhance trust with banks and improve transaction conversion rates while ensuring compliance with European regulations like PSD2. The company also automates chargeback recovery to help businesses dispute and win claims. Unlike many competitors, Forter operates on a B2B model, charging businesses based on their size and transaction volume, and aims to enhance revenue protection and customer experience for online retailers.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$513.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Home Office Stipend

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Rising BNPL services complicate fraud detection and increase payment default risks.

Increased returns fraud challenges Forter's fraud prevention systems.

Shift to social media shopping introduces new fraud vectors for Forter to address.

Differentiation

Forter offers real-time, automated fraud prevention solutions for online merchants.

The company focuses on consumer-centric fraud prevention, enhancing customer experience and growth.

Forter's services include identity protection, fraud management, and payment optimization.

Upsides

Forter's AI enhancements improve decision capabilities, boosting fraud prevention effectiveness.

Partnerships with Shopify, Salesforce, and PwC enhance Forter's competitive positioning.

Integration with Gr4vy streamlines payments and mitigates risks for enterprise merchants.

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