Payment Integration Specialist

We are looking for a Payment Integration Specialist to join Straal, who will bridge the gap between technology, product, and banking partners to make payments effortless. We are not looking for a pure software engineer or a traditional project manager. We need someone with an analytical mindset (a background in QA/testing or technical support is ideal) who is comfortable navigating test flows with VPNs, digging into API docs, and jumping on calls with external partners or internal product teams.

Your mission is to ensure our bank integrations (Open Banking, SEPA, and local payment methods) are smooth, UX-validated, and optimized for high checkout conversion.

Map end-to-end integration paths, research technical requirements, and oversee the full lifecycle of new and existing bank integrations. Test payment flows from the end-user perspective by managing test environments, configuring accounts, using VPNs, and validating UI filters. Monitor integration performance, optimize bank selection layouts, and eliminate checkout friction points based on data insights.

Benchmark integration flows and performance against competitors and industry standards. Drive technical issues and improvements end-to-end – from identifying root causes and gathering diagnostic data to coordinating with Dev, Product, Ops, and external providers. Establish clear, repeatable onboarding and testing processes for upcoming bank integrations to help scale payment infrastructure.

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