• Responsible for implementing, and maintaining critical database systems (PostgreSQL) which support a growing 24x7 SAAS platform • Supports the ongoing database ETL, warehousing, reporting and analytical needs of the organization • Ensures the database design and operations support the availability, scalability, and recoverability needs of the business • Performs tuning and capacity management to ensure the database meets the performance needs of the business • Guides and provides direction to developers and engineers on database development, design principles, query optimization, and index management in a fully automated deployment pipeline • Ensures all infrastructure solutions and operational activities adhere to the security and operating policies established by the organization • Provides on-call coverage for production support and other duties as required

• Design and build scalable backend systems, APIs, and microservices with FastAPI; • Write high-quality backend code using Python, SQL, async/await, and solid OOP principles; • Apply software best practices to ensure reliability, scalability, and on-time delivery; • Implement dependency injection, layered architectures, and SOLID design patterns; • Integrate Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, GPT-4 Vision) with robust retry and error handling; • Build LLM observability with Langfuse (prompts, tokens, cost, latency); • Develop prompt management with versioning, fallbacks, and cost optimization strategies; • Orchestrate async workflows using Celery for complex pipelines; • Design multi-tenant architectures with strict data isolation; • Integrate third-party APIs (Veeva Vault, Adobe PDF Services, OCR); • Troubleshoot systems using structured logging and distributed tracing; • Document APIs and changes using OpenAPI/Swagger.

• As a Lead AEM Backend Developer, you are passionate about experiencing innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. • You will thrive in this role if you are a curious problem solver who challenges the status quo. • A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing. • Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus).

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As the Tech Lead for our Card Not Present team at NMI, you will guide the technical direction, architecture, and execution of our core applications and services. You will collaborate with Product, SRE, and other engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions. This role combines hands-on PHP expertise with strong leadership, architectural vision, and the ability to mentor and inspire engineers. - Technical Leadership & Mentorship - Lead a high-performing PHP development team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. - Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and guide the adoption of best practices in software engineering. - Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. - Architecture & Design - Define and evolve the architecture of PHP-based services and applications to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance. - Establish and enforce coding standards, design principles, and architectural guidelines. - Drive the adoption of modern frameworks, tools, and methodologies. - Development & Delivery - Lead the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical PHP applications and platform components. - Ensure high-quality, maintainable code through peer reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. - Collaborate with DevOps/SRE teams to optimize application reliability and performance. - Performance, Reliability & Security - Work with SRE to maintain and improve system uptime, scalability, and latency targets. - Drive performance analysis, tuning, and optimization efforts. - Implement and uphold security best practices for PHP applications and supporting infrastructure. - Continuous Improvement - Advocate for process improvements, automation, and modern engineering practices. - Stay informed on emerging trends in PHP, backend development, cloud services, and DevOps tooling. - Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for new technologies and frameworks. Qualifications - Core Technical Skills - PHP Mastery: Proven experience architecting and developing large-scale PHP applications (preferably Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks). - Database Expertise: Strong skills with relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and caching technologies (Redis, Memcached). - CI/CD Pipelines: Proficiency with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent, including automated testing and deployment. - API Development: Expertise in designing, implementing, and securing RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs; knowledge of API gateways and authentication standards (OAuth, JWT). - Monitoring & Logging: Familiarity with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar. - Leadership & Collaboration - Strong track record of leading development teams and delivering complex software projects. - Excellent communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Ability to mentor engineers and drive alignment on technical direction. - Bonus Skills - Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP; containerization with Docker; orchestration with Kubernetes. - Familiarity with microservices architecture. - Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet. - Scripting abilities in Bash, Python, or PowerShell. Benefits - Annual salary + bonus - A remote first culture! - Flex PTO - Health, Dental and Vision Insurance - 13 Paid Holidays - Company volunteer days Company Description NMI enables our partners with choice, and challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to payments. You've probably used NMI in the last 24 hours without even realizing it. We’re the platform that powers success for innovative tech created by SMBs, entrepreneurs and fintech startups. We’re creative problem solvers who help visionaries smash through boundaries and think beyond what’s possible so they can think about what’s next. But we’re not just built for the tech savvy. We democratize the latest payments technology so that everyone can realize the benefits of easy payments across the full spectrum of commerce. We’re all about enabling more payments in more ways and more places. We believe that having a diverse group of employees strengthens both our work and our workplace. We’re focused on making NMI more diverse and welcoming with initiatives like having a dedicated Diversity, Equity & Inclusion action group, diversity goals for hiring, anonymized resume screening, affinity groups such as our Women's network and LGBTQ+ Network, open forums for discussions on diversity and social justice, and measuring inclusion and belonging as part of our regular employee engagement surveys. NMI is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual identity, genetic information, citizen status (except those that do not have the legal right to be employed in the United States), disability, military service, service member, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Please be aware that all offers of employment are made subject to receipt of satisfactory background and financial checks. Attention job applicants: Please note that in compliance with the data protection regulations within your jurisdiction, any personal information submitted with your job application may be collected and used by NMI for the purpose of recruitment and employment-related activities. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and provide explicit consent to the processing of your personal information as described in our privacy policy found on our website. For more information on how we process your information, please read our privacy policy here: https://www.nmi.com/legal/privacy-policy/ #LI-Remote Salary range, depending on experience: $120,000 — $160,000 USD