PIB Group

A global payment and technology company, Planet has 10 open positions in Ireland — Galway (9) and Kilkenny (1). Planet provides integrated payment services, vat refund solutions, and payment processing technology used by over 600,000 merchants worldwide, particularly in the retail, hospitality, and travel industries.

Hiring covers software engineering, product, data science, sales, and customer success functions. Planet's Galway office is a major technology and operations hub for the company, with teams working on payment gateway technology, e-commerce solutions, and digital vat refund platforms.

The seniority profile includes mid-level and senior technology and commercial positions. Key skills include full-stack development (Java, Node.js), payment processing technology, data analytics, SaaS product management, and enterprise sales.

Planet has undergone significant growth and transformation, merging with Proximis, Datatrans, and other technology companies to create a comprehensive payment and commerce platform. This allows it to offer a single platform that handles payments, retail technology, and financial services for global brands.

The company's presence in Galway makes it one of the major technology employers in the west of Ireland, providing career opportunities for tech professionals who enjoy working in the fast-paced and increasingly digital payments industry.

For software engineers, product managers, and payments specialists in Galway and Kilkenny, Planet offers careers with a global leader in payment technology. The company provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on a platform that processes billions of euros in transactions annually. Planet's focus on innovation in the retail and hospitality sectors creates interesting technical challenges around high-volume transaction processing, security, and digital customer experiences. The company's significant presence in the west of Ireland's growing technology cluster makes it an attractive destination for ambitious professionals seeking global impact from a regional base. The recent growth and integration of the brand offer dynamic opportunities for career progression as the company continues to expand its global commerce platform.