Senior Software Engineer, Frontend - FX Product at Airwallex

Singapore

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SGD 170,000 – SGD 240,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Payments, Foreign ExchangeIndustries

Requirements

  • More than 5 years of front-end development experience and more than 2 years of front-end architecture experience
  • Experience in developing large-scale financial web systems
  • Computer science or related major, bachelor degree or above
  • Fluent in English
  • Proficient in HTML5 / CSS3 / ECMAScript 6 + / TypeScript
  • Proficient in React, VUE, Angular and corresponding technology stack
  • Emotion, Styled-Component, SCSS
  • Familiar with Material UI, Ant Design, Bootstrap 3 or other CSS frameworks
  • Familiar with HTTP (s) protocol and REST

Responsibilities

  • Coding with the latest version of React and Typescript to build high-quality products
  • Build micro FE web applications with domain-based design architecture and seamless integration by using a single SPA framework and best practices
  • Leverage Apollo GraphQL as the backend for frontend (BFF) to build scalable and high-performance node service with simple and contract-based integration with backend
  • Cooperate with the design team to build a design system and common components, provide universal UI / UX experience across different domain teams, benchmark material-ui and ant design
  • Deliver NPM package and library widgets with open source project to easy client integration
  • Leverage GCP & Aliyun K8S / Bucket CDN and Cloudflare to deploy micro FE and node.js service with GitLab CICD best practices
  • Adopt React testing library/test render / cypress to design high-quality unit test and e2e test with 80%+ coverage
  • Using contentful and next.js to build nocode / serverless CMS system for corpsite & branding landing pages
  • Actively engage with frontend guild, research cutting edge technologies, and drive initiatives to build high-quality products and clean up techdebts

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaScriptReactTypeScriptHTML5CSS3UI DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationReal-time InterfacesSecurityPricing UIRisk Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Senior Software Engineer position?

The salary range is SGD 170K - SGD 240K.

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What key skills are required for this frontend engineering role?

The role requires the latest version of React and Typescript, experience building micro FE web applications, Apollo GraphQL for BFF, and knowledge of GCP & Aliyun K8S/Bucket CDN.

What does the FX Platform Team at Airwallex work on?

The FX team builds infrastructure for seamless currency conversion, real-time pricing, risk management, and FX products like limit orders, forwards, and multi-leg flows, combining low-latency systems with smart pricing strategies.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have experience leading design and development of user-facing FX functionality using React, Typescript, Apollo GraphQL, and working with product, backend, and design teams to deliver performant web interfaces.

Airwallex

Cross-border payment solutions for businesses

About Airwallex

Airwallex provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small to medium-sized enterprises and large corporations. The company offers a range of financial services such as multi-currency accounts, international money transfers, foreign exchange services, and payment gateway solutions. These services are designed to facilitate efficient and cost-effective international transactions. Airwallex uses advanced technology to ensure that these transactions are fast and secure. Unlike many competitors, Airwallex focuses on building financial infrastructure that supports the digital economy, allowing businesses to operate seamlessly across borders. The company's goal is to simplify global payments and make them accessible to businesses worldwide.

Eastern District, Hong KongHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$877.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Employee Equity Programs

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups could erode Airwallex's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in Asia-Pacific, especially China, may impact Airwallex's operations.
Volatility in foreign exchange rates poses a risk to Airwallex's revenue streams.

Differentiation

Airwallex offers a comprehensive suite of cross-border payment solutions for businesses.
The company integrates financial services into platforms, enhancing customer experience and efficiency.
Airwallex's global presence with ten international offices supports its expansive service offerings.

Upsides

Airwallex reported an 83% revenue increase in APAC, showcasing strong regional growth.
The partnership with Carwow enhances Airwallex's visibility and operational efficiency in the UK.
Airwallex's expansion in EMEA with new offices boosts its international market presence.

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