Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: On-Site Salary: Not Specified

About Airwallex

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 150,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,700 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Visa, Airtree, Blackbird, Sequoia, DST Global, Greenoaks, Salesforce Ventures, Lone Pine, and Square Peg, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.

About the Team

Our Growth Team sits at the heart of Airwallex’s mission, focusing on user acquisition and strategic market expansion. We leverage data and cutting-edge technologies to craft seamless, intuitive experiences that help millions of users discover, engage with, and benefit from our products.

Whether it’s building scalable microservices, designing robust APIs, implementing data pipelines, or integrating global marketing platforms, the Growth team’s contributions directly shape how we attract and retain customers worldwide. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing the core infrastructure and platforms that power user growth and help us tap into new markets.

This role is open for Shanghai and Singapore.

What You'll Do

1. Design and Build Scalable Systems
   • Architect, develop, and maintain microservices in Java/Kotlin (or similar languages), ensuring our high-traffic, high-availability systems meet global user demands.
   • Implement best practices for service-to-service communication, orchestration, and fault tolerance.
2. Enable Data-Driven Decisions
   • Collaborate with data scientists and product managers to design data pipelines, analytics platforms, and event-driven architectures.
   • Ensure the data powering our Growth initiatives is accurate, reliable, and easily accessible.
3. Collaborate and Innovate
   • Work closely with cross-functional teams—Frontend, Product, Design, and Marketing—to translate business requirements into scalable backend solutions.
   • Participate in architectural reviews, code reviews, and strategy sessions to continually elevate the quality and performance of our backend services.
4. Experiment and Iterate
   • Develop services that support rapid A/B testing, feature toggles, and real-time performance monitoring.
   • Continuously improve backend functionalities to reduce friction, increase user engagement, and drive conversions.
5. Promote Security & Compliance
   • Integrate secure coding practices and frameworks to protect user data and maintain global regulatory compliance.
   • Identify potential vulnerabilities, ensure robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, and proactively address security risks.

Who You Are

1. Experienced and Technically Proficient:
   • You possess a wealth of experience in software development, underpinned by a robust expertise in Java/Kotlin.
   • Your approach goes beyond mere coding; you are a craftsman of comprehensive solutions.
   • As a technical bar raiser, you set high standards and lead by example, elevating the capabilities of those around you.
2. Empathetic and Insightful:
   • Your deep empathy for customer needs drives your development process, allowing you to create intuitive and impactful products.
   • This understanding is not just about meeting requirements, but about enriching user experiences.
3. Data-Driven and Analytical:
   • You view data as a narrative element of development, a critical tool that informs your decision-making process.
   • Your ability to interpret data enhances product performance and elevates user experiences.