Forward Deployed Engineer, Operations

Deep architectural knowledge. You can look at a system and tell whether it's built right, not just whether it works.

Platform/infrastructure fluency. You understand what's underneath the application layer (Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, data pipelines) even if you're not deploying it every day.

Strong software engineering ability within a full-stack range. You ship production code independently and have owned real systems end to end. You move comfortably between frontend and backend.

An AI-native operating bias. AI is your default way of working : multiple models, custom agents, and specialized contexts integrated into how you plan, build, and ship, not just Copilot autocomplete.

Proficiency in, or the ability to quickly ramp on, our stack: TypeScript, Next.js, and Python for internal tooling, and Go or Rust, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and AWS on the core platform.

Experience designing and evolving scalable systems, with a clear point of view on the tradeoffs involved for all stakeholders and end-users.

A demonstrated ability to take a project from end-to-end: technical execution, stakeholder communication, and delivery accountability.

Cross-functional instincts. You're comfortable moving between Operations, Product, and Data and switching context across very different stakeholders without losing the thread.

A bias toward business impact. You want to solve real operational problems and understand how the business actually runs and makes money.

Comfort operating in ambiguity , with the judgment to work autonomously, make decisions, and take accountability for outcomes.

Pragmatism and speed. You know when to build something fast and scrappy and when to make it bulletproof, and you can flex across domains without spreading yourself thin.

Experience at a fintech or payments company, or somewhere you worked close to how money moves.

Experience contributing to billing, payments, or quote-to-cash systems.

Experience building internal tools, admin panels, or business-facing dashboards.

Familiarity with event-driven architectures (RabbitMQ or similar).

Background at a fast-scaling startup , or anywhere you owned systems end-to-end close to the business.

At Alternative Payments, you'll do work that truly matters.

Own your impact: Build the internal systems the whole company runs on, and see your work used across the business every single day.

Collaborate: Work with a diverse, innovative team where every voice is heard and great ideas come from anywhere.

Grow with us: Your career journey is top of mind. We prioritize internal growth and give you the space to shape your path based on your goals, whether that's deepening your expertise in your domain or exploring something new.

Thrive in a supportive culture: As a scaling start-up, there's a lot to be done and initiative is key. We believe in shared learning, open communication, and building each other up. When one of us grows, we all do.

We made a short video so you don't have to take our word for it. Get a glimpse of our product, our people, and the problems we're solving, then decide if it sounds like your kind of place.

Transparency & Honesty: We communicate openly and truthfully with partners, investors, and each other so everyone understands where we stand and where we're headed.

Resourcefulness & AI: We stay scrappy, find creative solutions, and make progress even when the path isn't obvious. We have a bias for action and seek out the information and resources necessary to make decisions and move quickly.

Partnership: We win and lose together. We collaborate with our partners, investors, and teammates to tackle big challenges and reach shared goals.

Revolutionary & Boldness: We challenge conventions, take calculated risks, and build better, stronger solutions that move our business and the industry forward.

Accountability: We take ownership of our decisions and results. We follow through on our commitments knowing our work directly impacts our partners, our team and our business.

We're looking for candidates who are ready to step in and make an impact from day one. We know that sometimes people hold back unless they meet every requirement, but if you're excited about the role, bring relevant experience, and are ready to contribute, we want to hear from you!

All resumes are reviewed by our small but mighty talent team. While we may use AI tools to help prioritize applications, real people are behind every resume review and hiring decision. We're also committed to an inclusive and accessible process. If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know upon being selected to interview.