Principal Software Engineer at Remitly

London, England, United Kingdom

Remitly Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: Java, JavaScript, Groovy, JSP, HTML, XML, SQL and bash
  • Knowledge and experience of build tools – Maven and Gradle
  • Knowledge and experience of relational DBMS – Postgresdb
  • Knowledge of using AWS services via Terraform - Secrets Manager, Kinesis Firehose, S3, Open Search etc
  • Knowledge and experience of configuring and using New Relic, Kibana for observing metrics and configuring alerts
  • Knowledge and experience of using Docker, containers, helm, kustomize to set up and manage Kubernetes applications
  • Knowledge and experience of using kubectl, k9s and similar tools to observe and manage k8s resources
  • A bonus if you have Knowledge of networks – AWS ACM certificates, VPC’s, transit gateways etc

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources
  • Provide design input across a product
  • Work directly with customers and end users
  • Serve as acknowledged “go to” person on coding and technical issues
  • Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements
  • Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity
  • Design and work with complex data models
  • Mentor lead software developers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization techniques

Skills

Java
JavaScript
Groovy
JSP
HTML
XML
SQL
bash
Maven
Gradle
PostgreSQL
AWS
Terraform
New Relic
Kibana
Docker
Kubernetes
Helm
Kustomize
kubectl

Remitly

International money transfer for immigrants

About Remitly

Remitly focuses on international money transfers, helping immigrants send money to their families quickly and securely at lower costs than traditional banks. The company charges transaction fees and earns from the exchange rate margin, offering various transfer options like bank deposits and cash pickups. Remitly enhances user experience through its website and mobile app, allowing real-time tracking of transfers, and engages with immigrant communities by providing helpful resources and educational support. Its goal is to meet the unique needs of immigrants while ensuring fast, affordable, and reliable money transfer services.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$423.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Continuing Education or Travel Stipend
Office Culture
Flexible PTO, Schedules and Leaves
DEI Learning Opportunities
Community Engagement
Inclusive Benefits

Risks

Swift's integration into banks' channels poses a competitive threat to Remitly.
AI agents' rise may challenge Remitly's operational model in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Schall Law Firm's investigation could impact investor confidence and Remitly's reputation.

Differentiation

Remitly focuses on immigrants, offering competitive rates and fast, secure transactions.
The company leverages technology for a seamless user experience via its app and website.
Remitly engages with immigrant communities through content and educational initiatives.

Upsides

Increased digital wallet adoption in key markets expands Remitly's reach to unbanked individuals.
AI agents in operations could reduce costs and improve Remitly's efficiency.
Visa collaboration enhances Remitly's cross-border fund flow services, boosting customer satisfaction.

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