Postilion Engineer
Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa
GPO EMEA – GPO EMEA - Engineering /
Full-time /
Hybrid
About PayU
PayU, a leading payment and Fintech company in 50+ high-growth markets throughout Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, part of Prosus group, one of the largest technology investors in the world is redefining the way people buy and sell online for our 300.000+ merchants and millions of consumers.
As a leading online payment service provider, we deploy more than 400 payment methods and PCI-certified platforms to process approximately 6 million payments every single day.
As a Postilion Engineer, you'll be a subject matter expert, leveraging your expertise to ensure the smooth operation and continuous improvement of PayU's Postilion instances. Your role encompasses system maintenance, monitoring, and patching, alongside fostering strong bank relationships to troubleshoot and resolve card acquiring issues.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily maintenance and operations of Postilion Servers and databases, prioritizing uptime and stability.
- Monitor Postilion Server/Databases and transactional health regularly.
- Conduct timely testing and patching of servers, ensuring system integrity and security.
- Develop and enhance automated management and monitoring processes for Postilion Servers.
- Document all processes and procedures meticulously.
- Collaborate in testing new system releases and upgrades, establishing comprehensive testing schedules and procedures.
- Manage database maintenance and optimization.
- Provide 3rd line support for card acquiring related queries.
- Be available on call/standby to address alerts or issues after hours, at times.
- Conduct occasional testing and troubleshooting with Acquirers and Issuers.
- Act as a subject matter expert, advising the core switch engineering team on necessary changes.
- Oversee DEV/TEST/PROD Postilion environments.
- Cultivate and manage bank relationships effectively.
- Utilize SQL scripting for query investigation and database management.
- Investigate and resolve production queries and issues promptly.
- Provide end-to-end Postilion switch testing support.
- Utilize MS SQL Server database development skills for data management and optimization.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and technologies to enhance system performance.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role or as a Postilion Engineer/Database Engineer.
- Proficiency with Microsoft SQL, with 2+ years of experience.
- Familiarity with Visa and Mastercard testing simulators and end-to-end Postilion switch testing.
- Prior experience in eCommerce/online card payments is advantageous.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to enhance processes and understand requirements effectively.
- Proficiency in analyzing databases and implementing processes.
- Support in the development and processing of various reports.
- Capability to write and edit programs.
- Skilled in SQL scripting for querying and updating databases.
What We Offer:
- A diverse working environment within a multicultural setting
- An inclusive environment where we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions
- A positive, get-things-done workplace
- A dynamic, constantly evolving space (change is par for the course – important you are comfortable with this)
- Ability to learn cutting edge concepts and innovation in an agile start-up environment with a global scale
- A democratic work environment where you can drive your outcomes
About us
At PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high-growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18 high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs, to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more www.payu.com
Our Commitment To Building A Diverse And Inclusive Workforce
As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive and safe environment, for all of our people, communities and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility and unbiased attention to each and every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities or the LGBTQ communities.
