Software Engineer - Javascript Stack - Payment Processing

SummaryJoin a team of talented engineers working on Gaia's payment infrastructure—processing subscriptions for 800K+ members across 190 countries. You'll tackle interesting technical challenges with modern JavaScript technologies and AI coding tools, building resilient payment systems that directly impact our business. At Gaia, soft skills are key to success. We seek candidates with strong interpersonal abilities – effective communication, teamwork, prioritization, and problem solving – who can adapt to change, manage conflicts with empathy, and collaborate well with diverse teams. While technical skills matter, we highly value those who build positive relationships, contribute to a supportive culture, and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. If this sounds like you, you’ll thrive in our dynamic environment. Must be able to work on campus in Louisville, CO. US citizenship or an existing work visa is required Gaia subscribers strongly preferredResponsibilitiesDesign and deploy production payment processing systemsMonitor, troubleshoot, and optimize live payment operationsCollaborate on system architecture and technical decisionsWork with AI coding assistants to accelerate developmentLogisticsLocation: Louisville, Colorado office (on-site required)US work authorization requiredGaia membership strongly preferredQualificationsCore Experience (Senior: 7+ years / Intermediate: 4+ years):Strong JavaScript/Node.js development skillsGraphQL API design and implementationRelational databases and SQLExperience with AI coding assistants (Cursor, etc.)Track record of owning production systemsBonus Points:Payment platforms: Zuora, Adyen, PayPalOur stack: PostgreSQL, Sequelize, New Relic, Terraform, OpenShiftFrontend: React, ReduxTesting & experimentation: A/B testing platforms