Software Architect - Android Platform Alixan Fr 26300 H/F Ingenico

Ingenico is the global leader in payments acceptance solutions. As the trusted technology partner for merchants, banks, acquirers, ISVs, payment aggregators and fintech customers our world-class terminals, solutions and services enable the global ecosystem of payments acceptance. With 40 years of experience, innovation is integral to Ingenico's approach and culture, inspiring our large and diverse community of experts who anticipate and help shape the evolution of commerce worldwide. At Ingenico, trust and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

Location: Paris (Suresnes) or Valence (next to the TGV station, with direct access to Lyon)

Are you an experienced software engineer or architect who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges and designing solutions that impact millions of payment transactions worldwide?

We are looking for a hands-on architect to help shape the future of secure Android-based payment terminals.

The Role

Reporting directly to our Software Architect Lead, you will:

- Analyze and translate requirements into robust, maintainable technical designs.

- Design and implement new payment features, ensuring clean integration into a rich and complex Android environment.

- Work closely with development teams to support effort estimation, risk assessment, and technical feasibility.

- Provide technical leadership by exploring design options, building POCs, and ensuring architectural decisions scale with business needs.

This is a role where your expertise will bridge product, architecture, and engineering execution, ensuring innovation is delivered without compromising on quality, performance, or security.

Key Success Factors

- You create and evaluate multiple design options, leading to the most effective technical choices.

- Development teams can easily understand, adopt, and deliver on your designs.

- Projects move forward smoothly, with risks anticipated and mitigated early.

Who You Are

- A seasoned Software Development Engineer / Architect with 10+ years of experience in software engineering.

- Comfortable working in both French and English (Chinese is a plus).

- Strong experience in mid-to-large-scale applications (10+ dev teams, long project cycles).

- Solid programming background in C / C++ / Java / Kotlin.

- Previous hands-on experience with payment terminals or secure embedded devices.

Tech Skills That Set You Apart

- Deep understanding of Android system internals.

- Experience with build systems, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting.

- Strong grasp of software architecture principles (scalability, maintainability, modularity).

Why Join Us?

- Work on cutting-edge Android payment solutions used globally.

- Take ownership in a role that combines architecture and hands-on development.

- Join an international team of experts where collaboration and innovation thrive.

- Be part of a company where security, performance, and user trust are at the heart of everything we do.

- Convenient offices in Paris and Valence, easily accessible by TGV

As part of our values, we embrace diversity and inclusion at Ingenico. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.Ingenico welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.We want to adapt our processes and create a safe work environment that welcomes everyone.To learn more about what it's like working inside Ingenico, follow us on LinkedIn