The Payment Engineer will be responsible for development, operations and support of the core commerce platform as well as microservices that enable seamless and relevant digital commerce experiences across all customer touchpoints (web, mobile, iOS and Android). Role will also support development, operations and support of core store payment processing.

In this role, you will work closely with business and technology stakeholders, internal technology teams and external technology partners that support the digital commerce and stores platform, it’s development and operations. Additional responsibilities include technical leadership, mentoring other team members, and leading projects.

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Responsible for implementation of technical projects that affect all Abercrombie & Fitch consumer digital & store experiences
• Build and maintain features within A&F's Digital Commerce and Stores ecosystem including technologies such as Spring boot micro services.
• Implement rapid changes to meet changing business and marketing requirements
• Ensure that implementations meet required scalability and reliability standards for A&F digital and store operations.
• Analyze and diagnose any issues which may impact performance or availability in the eCommerce environment and Stores environment.
• Develop functional and technical documentation on assigned projects
• Work in a team environment, supporting the team goals and improving engineering practices
• Work closely with organizational stakeholders, technology partners and other members of the Digital Engineering & Architecture team to ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Write high quality code that meets the performance, scalability & security standards
• Troubleshoot issues with business partners and support teams
• Follow agile-scrum software development methodology by participating in the daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming and sprint retrospective meetings
• Continuously improve IT platforms based on retail technology trends to support business strategies

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in a related field with at least 2 years of ecommerce experience and/or store payments experience.
• Experience in technically supporting eCommerce implementations on common platforms such as WebSphere/HCL Commerce Suite or commerce tools is a plus
• Experience with web architecture and IT security best practices (SOX, PCI)
• Experience in card present, card not present, and alternative payment technologies is a required.
• Experience in design and development of microservices based backends using Spring Boot.
• Experience in modern server-side technologies like REST, JPA, Kafka, Swagger etc.
• Experience in GraphQL java or Netflix DGS is a plus.
• Experience with writing unit tests and API tests
• Experience in all phases of the software development life cycle, including analysis, design, unit test, system test, deployment and production support
• Critical thinker with the ability to develop completely new problem-solving approaches and formulate innovative solutions
• Proven interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent technical, analytical, and customer service skills
• Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fact paced environment
• Ability to rapidly learn new software and maintain competency with technologies
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Personal Attributes: Self-starter, Collaborative, Curious, Strong work ethic, Highly motivated, Team oriented

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.  

Our Values 

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:  

• Incentive Bonus Program  
• Paid Time Off and Work From Anywhere Flexibility    
• Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community 
• Merchandise Discount 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available 
• Life and Disability Insurance 
• Associate Assistance Program 
• Paid Parental and Adoption Leave 
• Access to Carrot to support your unique parenthood journey 
• Access to Headspace dedicated to creating healthier, happier lives from the inside out 
• 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match 
• Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within 
• A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU 

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Notice (For Colorado, New York, California and Washington): The recruiting pay range for this position is $98,000 - $117,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.