Staff Software Engineer

Veracross, a leading provider of SaaS-based School Information Systems, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Payments team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on their online payments platform, VC Pay, and integrations across their financial technology suite. The position offers the opportunity to work with a distributed, remote-friendly team serving 3200+ schools globally.

As a technical lead, you'll be instrumental in shaping the architecture and direction of the payments product area while mentoring team members. The role requires expertise in payment processor integrations and strong technical skills in Ruby on Rails, SQL, and JavaScript. You'll work on critical features within Axiom, their flagship product, and enable payment capabilities across various product areas including Admissions and Fundraising.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of programming experience, with specific expertise in payment systems integration and security. Knowledge of accounting standards and financial software is a plus. The position offers competitive compensation ($140k-$170k) and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and generous time off.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to impact education technology while working with modern tech stack in a values-led organization. The company's commitment to creating an inclusive culture and their global reach make this an ideal position for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in educational technology while growing their technical leadership skills.