Sr. Software Engineer, Payments

Overview

We are Subway Headquarters! A dedicated team of professionals supporting thousands of franchisees around the globe.

Region : Shelton, CT

Ready for a fresh, new career? Look no further because one of the world’s most iconic brands can help you get there.

Why Join Us?

At Subway, “better” is baked into our DNA. We are a brand that believes in continued improvement … in our lives, our businesses, and our planet. From the handshake that started our very first sandwich shop to earning our position as one of the world’s leading restaurant brands, we’ve always embraced change and the path ahead. And today, we\u2019re making better living way easier.

Our purpose is about more than the food we serve in our restaurants. It’s centered on fueling healthy businesses and healthier lives. It is one of the most exciting times to join the Subway team and contribute to our transformational journey.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to support our Technology function as a Senior Software Engineer based in Shelton, CT. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Payments team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building scalable backend applications using Node.js, managing cloud infrastructure with AWS, and deploying infrastructure as code with tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.

In addition to core backend and cloud engineering responsibilities, familiarity with AI-driven development practices—including prompt engineering for generative AI tools—is a plus. You may leverage these tools to improve productivity, generate code templates, automate documentation, or assist in solution prototyping.

You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our backend services and cloud environments, working closely with DevOps, Architects, and cross-functional engineering teams.

If you feel that this is the role for you, and you are successful with your application, be ready to be Bold , Empowered , Accountable , and ready to have Fun in a fast paced and agile working environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Architect and deploy secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure on AWS.
• Write and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Ensure CI/CD pipelines are efficient, secure, and scalable.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, availability, and cost.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning sessions.
• Collaborate with DevOps and other engineers to implement best practices around observability, security, and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to other developers.
• Leverage AI tools and prompt engineering techniques to enhance development workflows and team productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering required.
• 5+ years experience in Software Engineering with 4+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) including services like EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, S3, DynamoDB, IAM, etc.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure Devops pipelines.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch).
• Familiarity with Dynatrace.
• Works independently requiring minimal direction.
• Oversees work of solution partner engineering teams ensuring a quality outcome.
• Takes the initiative to fix issues proactively.
• Persistent in the face of roadblocks and pulls in others, as necessary.
• Strong ability to estimate level of effort within their domain necessary to complete a project.
• Experience with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda) preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud applications.
• Exposure to AI prompt engineering and using generative AI tools using Co Pilot for code generation, testing, or documentation.

What do we Offer

• Insurance Plans (Medical/Life)
• 401K
• Competitive Bonus
• Mobility Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Volunteering time
• And Many More….

Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, qualifications, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

The Company is only considering applicants who are currently authorized to work in the country the position is based. AA/EOE/D/V