Senior Backend Engineer
WorkdaySalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Junior (1 to 2 years)
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
Backend Development
API Development
High Traffic APIs
Observability
High Availability
Reliability
Security
Privacy
Data Governance
System Design
Technical Leadership
Mentoring
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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