Senior Software Development Engineer at Remitly

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
9+ years of backend services development and domain ownership
Comfortable dealing with a large amount of ambiguity
Experience working directly with product and cross-team stakeholders to achieve outcomes
Experience owning and operating systems end to end
Proficiency in one or more general purpose languages like Java, JavaScript, Go, PHP, Python, Kotlin, C#, or Ruby
Experience building, shipping, and maintaining software
Passion for cross-team collaboration

Responsibilities

Take the lead on multi-quarter, ambitious projects through strong technical design and leadership skills
Build, own, and operate services at the core of Remitly's tech stack
Partner with product managers and engineers across teams to help achieve product and business goals
Build resilient systems to detect and respond to system outages
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to Remitly’s broader engineering culture

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentHigh Traffic APIsObservabilityHigh AvailabilityReliabilitySecurityPrivacyData GovernanceSystem DesignTechnical LeadershipMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Remitly offer?

Remitly offers four weeks vacation, health benefits, mental health & family forming benefits, RRSP plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), life insurance & disability, and continuing education and travel benefits.

What is the required experience for this Senior Software Development Engineer role?

Candidates need a BS in Computer Science or equivalent, 9+ years of backend services development and domain ownership, and proficiency in one or more general purpose languages like Java, JavaScript, Go, PHP, Python, Kotlin, C#, or Ruby.

What does the role involve in terms of leadership and collaboration?

You will take the lead on multi-quarter projects, mentor junior engineers, partner with product managers and cross-team engineers, and contribute to Remitly’s broader engineering culture.

Is this position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary for this SDE III position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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