Job Specifications
Why Paynovate?
Paynovate is a Belgium based fintech with more than 80 talented employees. We're building a company where dreams are shaped, where bold initiatives are taken, where your leadership, ownership and ability to follow-through are valued. As a growing e-money institution, we are bringing payment solutions to the next level - and you could be a part of that.
Conte
xtWe're in the middle of a major infrastructure evolution -- moving from a traditional, bare-metal environment to a modern, scalable AWS setup. The foundations are there, the migration has begun, and now we're looking for a technical leader who can take it furthe
r.This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership: guiding a team, shaping architecture, and rolling up your sleeves to solve complex problems. You'll be at the heart of one of our most strategic projects, helping us deliver reliable, secure, and future-ready systems in a high-stakes, regulated environmen
t.
What you'll
doLead the AWS migration: take our mix of on-prem/data center systems and design, plan, and execute the move to A
WS.Maintain legacy systems until their migration to the clo
ud.Be hands-on: architect, build, fix, and troubleshoot alongside the te
am.Modernize the stack: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), Docker, AWS services, MyS
QL.Own compliance: ensure infrastructure meets PCI-DSS and National Bank of Belgium standar
ds.Manage databases: backup, recovery, security, performance tuning, and optimizati
on.Coach and grow: mentor junior engineers (including a talented but less experienced teammate) and help hire the next o
ne.Collaborate cross-team: work with developers to design applications with scalability, reliability, and security in mind, and communicate tech clearly to non-technical stakeholde
rs.Troubleshoot software development infrastructure issues, including build, deployment, and test failur
es.Coordinate: help prioritize and follow up on infra-related projects, oversee third-party solutions and service provide
rs.Be on-call: shared 24/7 support, about 1-2 times per mon
th.Document: maintain clear and structured technical recor
ds.
What you
bring
Minimum 10 years experience in systems engine
ering.Strong AWS experience (at s
cale).Expertise in Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible/In
cebel.Strong Linux and Docker s
kills.Proficient in Bash scri
pting.Excellent understanding of netw
orkingBalanced knowledge of on-premise and cloud infrastru
cture.MySQL database administration (performance, backup/res
tore).Basic knowledge of
HSMs.Experience operating 24/7 highly available production sy
stems.Leadership
skillsAble to coach, delegate, and make deci
sions.Strong problem-solving and analytical s
kills.Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audi
ences.Mindset: proactive, organized, communicative, team player, and comfortable stretching beyond your comfort
zone.
What w
e offerAn amazing job in a stimulating, profitable and fast-growing sector. Payment solutions is a complex and constantly evolving field, where innovation
is key.A role where your impact will be tangible. We are a company of owners and believe in empowering people to their full pot
ential.A team of talented, motivated and thoughtful individuals, coming together as one to fulfil a common goal - delivering smart, simple and innovative solutions to our c
lients.A dynamic environment full of growth and development opportunities, where your career could take its next major turn. People are our greatest strength, and as an employer, we choose to deliver to you as much you deliver
to us.A modern and friendly working environment, where work-life balance is enforced as a structural part of the organization (hello hybrid
work!).And of course, a comprehensive and market-competitive salary package: 32 days holiday, mobility budget, meal vouchers, health and group insurance, phone, homeworking policy and all
owance.