At Paysend, we're on a mission to deliver the World's Simplest Money Transfer.
Paysend is a next-generation integrated global payment ecosystem, enabling consumers and businesses to pay and send money online anywhere, anyhow and in any currency. Paysend is UK-based and has global reach having been created in April 2017 with the clear mission to change how money is moved around the world. Paysend currently supports cross-network operability globally across Mastercard, Visa, China UnionPay and local ACH and payment schemes, providing over 40 payment methods for online SMEs.
Paysend can send money to over 170 countries worldwide and has attracted more than seven million consumers to its platform. As a global end-to-end payment platform, Paysend has a global network of banks and international and local payment systems and has partnerships with the major international card networks Visa, Mastercard and China Union Pay as a principal members and certified processors.
Our success is built on supreme technology, friendly customer service and, of course, the very best talent in the FinTech industry. We’re looking for the future gamechangers of FinTech to join us as we positively disrupt the personal and business payments markets and make financial services more accessible and inclusive for individuals and small businesses around the world.
Every day is a new challenge at Paysend, and we approach each project with ambition, innovation and creativity.
Key Responsibilities:
● Setting up, configuring, and maintaining Linux servers, including installation of operating systems, software, and patches.
● Implementing security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls to protect Linux systems from cyber threats.
● Managing user accounts, permissions, and access rights, and ensuring compliance with security policies.
● Based on monitoring results, suggesting resource utilisation, and identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks.
● Developing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery plans to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity.
● Writing and utilising scripts (e.g., Bash, Python) to automate routine tasks and streamline system administration processes.
● Installing, updating, and maintaining software packages and applications on Linux servers.
● Diagnosing and resolving technical issues, system errors, and connectivity problems promptly.
● Applying security patches and updates to keep Linux systems up-to-date and secure.
● Maintaining comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
● Implementing hardening techniques to secure Linux servers and align them with industry best practices.
● Configuring and maintaining network settings, including IP addresses, DNS, and routing on Linux systems.
● Ensuring Linux servers comply with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA).
● Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate Linux solutions into the organisation's infrastructure and support software development efforts.
● Helping in setting up monitoring tools and alerts to proactively detect and respond to system issues.
● Assessing server capacity and resource needs to ensure scalability and efficient resource utilisation.
Skills/Competences:
● Expertise in Linux server administration, including various distributions like CentOS, Ubuntu, and Red Hat.
● Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection systems, and security best practices.
● Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Perl to automate tasks, manage configurations, and enhance efficiency.
● Knowledge of server hardening techniques to secure Linux systems and protect sensitive financial data.
● Experience with database systems, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle databases, for data management and optimisation.
● Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
● Understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and the ability to configure and troubleshoot network settings.
● Knowledge of financial regulations (e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS) and the ability to ensure systems meet compliance requirements.
● Experience with virtualisation technologies like VMware for efficient resource utilisation.
● Skills in designing and maintaining robust backup and disaster recovery solutions to protect financial data.
● Familiarity with monitoring tools like Zabbix, or Prometheus to ensure system performance and uptime.
● Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with other IT professionals and fintech teams.
● Strong documentation skills to maintain comprehensive records of configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
● Strong problem-solving abilities to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly and minimize disruptions.
● The willingness and ability to stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends in fintech and Linux administration.
● Must have experience with Ansible, Terraform, Packer, Gitlab, CloudFlare
● Must have experience with AWS, GCP.
● Must have experience with Opensearch
● Basic understanding of financial processes and terminology relevant to the fintech industry.
Why Paysend?
We’re looking for people who share our passion for innovation, buy into the Paysend ethos and add value to our team. When you join Paysend, you’ll have the chance to grow and develop as the business does.
We believe in empowering people to be successful in their jobs, and we pay them fairly for their expertise. We give everyone the context and tools to operate as business owners and encourage our people to contribute with their hearts, minds and creativity.
In the fast-paced FinTech industry the Paysend journey may not always be easy, but we succeed by working together to create solutions that break the status quo. We employ the right people to help us steer the business towards success and global influence.
If Paysend sounds like the perfect company for you, we’d love to hear from you!
