Product Engineer

We’re Acquired.com

Acquired.com are a next-generation payments business focused on powering recurring commerce.

Our next-generation payment infrastructure and solutions unify and optimise customers' payment ecosystem, providing a competitive advantage and helping them achieve their goals in the digital economy.

We combine this capability with exceptional sector expertise and a highly personal, tailored service focused on long-term partnerships with our customers.

We’re scaling as a business, so if you thrive in an environment that’s constantly evolving, where purpose-driven culture is seen as an enabler to achieve the extraordinary and where our unique differences are celebrated, we could be the place for you!

Your Mission

As a Product Engineer , you play a key role in building and delivering high-quality software that supports our products. You work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and designers to implement features, solve problems, and grow your technical capabilities. You are responsible for writing maintainable code, supporting reliable delivery, and collaborating across the team to drive value.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Delivery

• Relentlessly focus on delivering value by prioritizing impact-driven development, making pragmatic trade-offs, and continuously improving software to meet business and user needs.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Contribute to feature development and assist in delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure high reliability and uptime through proactive monitoring and improvements.
• Optimize application performance and ensure best practices in security and maintainability.

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Write maintainable, well-tested code aligned with team standards.
• Participate in design discussions and contribute technical ideas.
• Collaborate closely with other engineers, designers, and product managers.
• Support ongoing improvements in performance, maintainability, and reliability.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and engineers to build user-centric solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain high coding standards.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and documentation for improved team efficiency.

Mentorship & Growth

• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to enhance the skills of the team.
• Lead by example in demonstrating ownership, accountability, and collaboration.

What you’ll bring

Skills & Experience

• Experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on delivering incremental value through high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Proficiency in C#, .NET, JavaScript, and TypeScript (required).
• Proficiency in front-end development using frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular (preferred but not required).
• Proficiency with PHP (desirable)
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and software deployment strategies.
• Working knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience in software testing, including test automation, performance testing, and security testing.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and modern product engineering practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to teamwork.

Success Measures

• Delivery of high-quality features that meet business and user needs.
• Active participation in technical discussions and delivery ceremonies.
• Demonstrable growth in skills and ownership over time.
• Contribution to team goals, code quality, and process improvements.